Daily text, Saturday, October 22. 2016

[Queen Esther]

This is the way. Walk in it.—Isa. 30:21.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/10/22

Throughout Bible history, individuals received guidance from Jehovah by various means. To some, God spoke through angels or by means of visions or dreams, thus revealing to them what would happen in the future. Jehovah also gave them specific work assignments. (Num. 7:89; Ezek. 1:1; Dan. 2:19) Others received direction through Jehovah’s human representatives. No matter how Jehovah’s people received his word, those who followed his instructions were blessed. Today, Jehovah guides his people by means of the Bible, his holy spirit, and the congregation. (Acts 9:31; 15:28; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17) The guidance that we receive from him is clear. Also, Jesus conveys Jehovah’s voice to us as he directs the congregation through “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) We need to take this guidance and direction seriously, for our everlasting life depends on our obedience.—Heb. 5:9. w14 8/15 4:1, 2