After Jehoshaphat prayed, there “in the middle of the congregation,” Jehovah’s spirit moved Jahaziel, a Levite, to utter words of comfort that instilled confidence in the people.​—Read 2 Chronicles 20:14-17.

10. (a) How did Jehoshaphat and Judah receive direction? (b) How can we demonstrate appreciation for the direction Jehovah gives us today?

¹⁰ Yes, back then, Jehoshaphat and the kingdom of Judah received direction from Jehovah through Jahaziel. Today, we receive comfort and direction through the faithful and discreet slave class. Certainly, we always want to cooperate with and show respect for the appointed elders, who work hard in shepherding us and implementing the directions of “the faithful and discreet slave.”​—Matt. 24:45; 1 Thess. 5:12, 13.

¹² Jehoshaphat and his people followed Jahaziel’s God-given direction. With what result? They came off victorious in the ensuing battle and returned to Jerusalem “with rejoicing” and “with stringed instruments and with harps and with trumpets to the house of Jehovah.” (2 Chron. 20:27, 28) We likewise respect Jehovah’s direction given through his channel and join in praising him.