Saturday, March 13 They gathered them together to . . . Armageddon.​—Rev. 16:16.

[Áine]

Saturday, March 13

They gathered them together to . . . Armageddon.—Rev. 16:16.

 

Why did Jehovah connect the final great war with Megiddo? Megiddo and the nearby Jezreel Valley were the sites of many battles. On occasion, Jehovah directly intervened in those battles. For example, “by the waters of Megiddo,” God helped Israelite Judge Barak defeat a Canaanite army led by a chief named Sisera. Barak and the prophetess Deborah thanked Jehovah for their miraculous victory. They sang: “From heaven the stars fought . . . against Sisera. . . . So let all your enemies perish, O Jehovah, but let those who love you be like the sun rising in its glory.” (Judg. 5:19-21, 31) At Armageddon, God’s enemies will likewise perish, while those who love God will be saved. But there is one important difference between the two conflicts. At Armageddon, God’s people will not fight. They will not even be armed! Their “strength will be in keeping calm and showing trust” in Jehovah and his heavenly armies.—Isa. 30:15; Rev. 19:11-15. w19.09 9 ¶4-5

[Alexa]

The battle of Jehovah in Armageddon will be successful. We will not fight and will be calm, showing our trust in Jehovah and his heavenly armies. 

[Vinnie]

 We work for Jehovah. He is our work boss. Jehovah cares for his workers. He will protect us at Armageddon. How good it feels that we don't have to fight  He will stand up for us, as our protector and fight for us.