( Proverbs 24:10) The Bible record contains numerous accounts of faithful ones who experienced distress. Even faithful worshipers of Jehovah must face what reality, but what comfort do we find in God’s Word?ģ Under such trials, it is natural to go through periods of discouragement. ( Romans 10:13-15) But, as Jesus implied in his prayer, by living in this world, we are exposed to “the wicked one.” Disobedient mankind and wicked spirit forces cause much pain and anguish, and Christians are not immune to distress.- 1 Peter 5:9.ģ.
However, regarding his disciples, Jesus prayed to his heavenly Father: “I request you, not to take them out of the world, but to watch over them because of the wicked one.”- John 17:15.Ģ Jehovah has chosen not to take us “out of the world.” Rather, it is his will that we live among the general population of this world in order to proclaim his message of hope and comfort to others. He could even separate his people physically from the rest of the world and place them in a safe and peaceful environment. He has the power to protect his faithful worshipers in any manner he wishes. “The salvation of the righteous ones is from Jehovah he is their fortress in the time of distress.”- PSALM 37:39.ġ, 2. (a) What did Jesus pray for in behalf of his disciples? (b) What is God’s will regarding his people? Jehovah, Our ‘Fortress in Times of Distress’
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