Wednesday, October 27 Ten men out of all the languages of the nations . . . will take firm hold of the robe of a Jew, saying: “We want to go with you, for we have heard that God is with you people.”​—Zech. 8:23.

[Áine]

Wednesday, October 27

Ten men out of all the languages of the nations . . . will take firm hold of the robe of a Jew, saying: “We want to go with you, for we have heard that God is with you people.”—Zech. 8:23.

 

The “ten men” represent those who have the hope of living forever on earth. They know that Jehovah has blessed the group of anointed ones represented by the “Jew” and feel that it is an honor to worship him along with them. Even though it is not possible to know the name of each individual member of the anointed on earth today, those who hope to live on earth can “go with” the anointed. How? Today’s text answers. Note that the Bible verse mentions one Jew. But “you” and “you people” refer to more than one person. This means that this Jew is not just one person but represents the whole group of anointed ones. Those who are not anointed serve Jehovah along with the anointed. However, they do not view the anointed as their leaders, realizing that Jesus fills the role of Leader.—Matt. 23:10. w20.01 26 ¶1-2

 

[Vinnie]

How amazing that this group comes from all languages of the nations. This reminds me that the work will go to the four corners of the earth. We have spiritual family everywhere who submit to Jehovah's way of living and thinking. 

[Honeybarrel]

Our leader is Christ. Wonderful reminder. Excellent advice when making decisions. No man is the master of our faith 2 Cor 1:24

 

[Elnathan]

All Christians must remain humble, regardless of whether we have heavenly/earthly reward. We work hard at maintaining the unity of God’s people by avoiding treating our anointed brothers as superior than others. We apply Jesus’ counsel at all costs when saying, “For your leader is one, the Christ .” - Mat 23:10. So we joyfully keep following Jesus as one flock.