“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is
given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name
shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, the
everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
Jesus Christ was born and lived to die on a cross for ‘us’ that we
might be saved from sin and experience the blessings of God in a
fuller measure in this life. Jesus is not just some far off entity,
but He is a personal saviour and friend. He was the personal gift
that God gave to you and me, even when we were unworthy of His love
and sacrifice. He came for our benefit.
The fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah didn’t stop when Jesus
died. The government is still upon the shoulders of Christ. When
there are questions and problems, when religious people aren’t
getting along, when there are issues between ministers and in
congregations, when you look at the division among professing
Christians, remember that the government doesn’t lie on your
shoulders. What a blessing when we realize that there are matters
too great for us, and we can rest in knowing that Christ is in
control of this government as we submit ourselves unto his
governance.
His name shall be called wonderful. Jesus excites wonder and
amazement. He is marvelous and exalted. His love, His redemption,
His mercy, His compassion, His judgments, and His divine plan are
all WONDERFUL. It is inspiring to read about, but even more
wonderful to experience the gift of Christ.
As counselor, His wisdom and knowledge far surpass our finite human
thinking and reasoning. He is worthy to advise and lead us along the
journey of life. He is ever there to instruct us in the paths of
righteousness. We can not err if we listen and yield to the way of
Christ.
As mighty God, Christ is divine, born of a virgin. As a child and
man, He understands our humanity. But through His divinity, He
enables us to rise above the power of the flesh. He is mighty in
power and strength. For this cause, Satan has lost His power and
authority in our lives. As we acknowledge our weakness before
Christ, His power and grace will reign in us that we too can be more
than conquerors.
Christ is the everlasting Father. His kingdom is without end and His
goodness and power will endure perpetually. The reign of Christ was
not limited to three and a half years, nor will it be limited to
1000 years as some teach. He is reigning now and will continue to
reign forever and ever. He is the father of grace, strength,
enablement, power and of eternity. As we open our hearts to this
Christ, we too shall reign with Him for evermore.
He is the keeper, the governor, the general, the Lord and master of
true peace. He came to restore and perpetuate peace in our hearts
and lives. This peace is a rest and happiness that supersedes all
that the world has to offer. Peace will never be found without
seeking and opening our heart to the Prince and giver of Peace. In
Him, we have soul rest.
Christ desires for these things to be a reality in your life. It was
for this cause that He was born into the world. It was for you…
