Monday, November 17 You will appoint them as princes in all the earth.​—Ps. 45:16.

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Monday, November 17

You will appoint them as princes in all the earth.—Ps. 45:16.

 

At times, we receive counsel that safeguards us from such things as materialism and activities that can put us in danger of breaking God’s laws. Here, too, we are blessed by following the guidance Jehovah provides. (Isa. 48:17, 18; 1 Tim. 6:9, 10) No doubt Jehovah will continue to use human representatives to provide guidance during the great tribulation and on into the Thousand Year Reign. Will we keep following that direction? Much may depend on how we respond to the guidance that Jehovah is providing now. Therefore, let us always follow Jehovah’s guidance, including that which is provided by the men who are appointed to watch over us. (Isa. 32:1, 2; Heb. 13:17) And as we do, we have every reason to trust in our Guide, Jehovah, who leads us away from spiritual danger and toward our destination—everlasting life in the new world. w24.02 25 ¶17-18

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Now… think about this. Jehovah is already guiding us — kindly, patiently — through the men he has appointed. And when we follow that guidance, we’re not just “being obedient.” No… we are protecting our heart. We are keeping ourselves far away from the dangers this world throws at us.

 

But here’s the point: if we lean on that direction now, while things are still relatively calm, then when the real pressure comes — during the great tribulation and even into the new world — we will already know how to follow Jehovah’s lead without hesitation. That’s the training.

 

So… let’s make up our mind: “I will listen. I will follow. I will trust Jehovah’s arrangement.” Because when we do that, Jehovah — our Guide, our Father — will take us exactly where he promised: a safe place, a clean world, a life without fear… forever.