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February 1, 1934
The WATCHTOWER
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9 Christ Jesus, the great Prophet and King, addresses his proclamation to "all peoples", which means primarily to those peoples on the earth who as his followers are maintaining their integrity towards Jehovah, and secondarily to the Jonadab class, meaning all those of good will who desire to know and to do the will of Almighty God. This includes particularly the "sheep" class who are pleased to do good unto others because they believe and understand that such others are servants of Almighty God and his beloved Son. Here then are shown also the faithful followers of Christ Jesus as Jehovah's witnesses bringing the message of the proclamation to all others who have a hearing ear. These are messengers of peace and, quoting the language of their Lord, say: "Peace be multiplied unto you." So said the proclamation of Nebuchadnezzar the king.
10 The entire world is now in turmoil and distress and has nothing in which it can hope so far as the world's schemes are concerned; bit to those who desire to know God and his King the information is now give that "in his name shall the nations hope". As Jonadab was brought into close contact with Jehu, so now the "sheep" class is brought into close contact with the bearers of this divine message of peace. Concerning this message and its messengers it is written: "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!" (Isa. 52:7). In order for the Jonadab class to hear, someone must tell them of the King's proclamation; and this privilege is assigned to the faithful remnant. --Rom. 10:14, 15.
11 It is certain that the Lord God gives an understanding of this prophecy and other prophecies at this time for the very purpose of giving assurance to his remnant, that they may have a strong hope of entering into eternal glory and secure the prize,, the crown of life. Without such assurance the remnant would become discouraged by reason fo the constant persecution suffered by them; but now they see that such opposition brings upon them suffering and contradiction and this is essential for them that they may have opportunity to prove their integrity towards Jehovah and to have a part in the vindication of his name. This assurance increases their faith and hope, and hence onward they march, holding high the standard of the Lord God, proclaiming his message to the people and informing them that they will find peace only in the name of the Lord God and his King and kingdom.
12 Further manifesting the goodness and loving-kindness of himself and his Father the King (Jesus) says: "I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God [Most High] hath wrought toward me." (Dan. 4:2) Christ Jesus the King is elated that the time has come for the vindication of
