Friday, May 15 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but the counsel of Jehovah is what will prevail.​—Prov. 19:21.

[Áine]

Friday, May 15

Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but the counsel of Jehovah is what will prevail.—Prov. 19:21.

 

If you are a young person, you may have been encouraged by teachers, guidance counselors, or others to pursue higher education and a lucrative career. Jehovah, however, advises you to take a different course. To be sure, he wants you to work hard while you are at school so that you are able to earn a living after you graduate. (Col. 3:23) But when you are deciding on your priorities in life, he encourages you to be guided by sound principles that take into account his purpose and his will for us during this time of the end. (Matt. 24:14) Jehovah knows what lies ahead for the present world, and he knows how soon its end will come. (Isa. 46:10; Matt. 24:3, 36) He also knows us—what gives us true satisfaction and happiness as well as what leads us to disappointment and unhappiness. So no matter how reasonable human advice may seem, if it does not take God’s Word into account, it is not wisdom at all. w18.12 19 ¶1-2

[Chris7]

Thanks sister Annie, however could we have Friday 22nd please.

Friday, May 22

He led them in security, and they felt no fear.—Ps. 78:53.

When the Israelites left Egypt in 1513 B.C.E., they may have numbered more than three million. Spanning three or even four generations, there were children, elderly ones, and no doubt some who were infirm or disabled. To lead such a vast crowd out of Egypt certainly called for an understanding and thoughtful Leader. Jehovah, by means of Moses, proved to be such. As a result, the Israelites felt safe as they left the only home they had ever known. (Ps. 78:52) How did Jehovah make his people feel safe and secure? For one thing, he led them out of Egypt in well-organized “battle formation.” (Ex. 13:18) Such organization surely reassured the Israelites that their God was in control. Also, Jehovah made his presence visibly manifest by means of “a cloud by day and . . . the light of a fire” at night. (Ps. 78:14) In effect, Jehovah was saying: “Do not be afraid. I am with you to guide and protect you.” w18.09 26 ¶11-12

[Chris7]

Very reassuring text today.

(Ps. 78:52)  Then he brought his people out like a flock And guided them like a drove in the wilderness....

With nearly 9 million, the flock today is a vast multitude under the greater Moses, Jesus Christ who is "with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.”

Edited May 22, 2020 by Chris7