October 28, 2014
We read and hear about it most often during the December holiday season. It is worthy of our focus and consideration much more often than just then.
“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.” (Isaiah 9.6-7)
A child would be born who would be king. Bearing the full authority of His Father, and His Father’s name, He would be immensely qualified as the ultimate government leader. Wonderful Counselor - abundantly endowed with His Father’s wisdom and insight. Mighty God - not almighty, but mighty; a ruler with all the authority of Creator God invested in Him. Eternal Father - the enduring head of the family His Father has set Him over. Prince of Peace - the one uniquely empowered and commissioned to bring true peace that will last. As Father God’s supremely qualified Son and representative, the government He will have jurisdiction over will be endless in duration and quality. As his direct descendant, He will sit upon the vacated throne of His father, David. True justice and righteousness, such as the world has never seen, will characterize His coming government. And this will be the zealous project and work of His Father to accomplish.
In this country, we are near the eve of yet another election season. Negative campaign ads are in full swing, and unprecedented amounts of money are being spent by the candidates. Indications are that citizens and voters, more than ever, are thoroughly sickened and disillusioned by the dirty business of politics. Belonging to its true head, the enemy (1 John 5.19), government’s true nature is becoming increasingly evident. And, when the people of God finally divest themselves of all confidence and faith in the prospects of earthly governmental solutions, we are finally in the best position to seek and advance the government of God to come.
The child born is the king. No other government leader has the full endorsement and support of the Creator of the universe. This One will truly make a lasting difference, and fulfill all that candidates can only dare to image doing. This One has my vote and support. With my every breath, my greatest desire is to participate fully in His campaign. And, I pray that your best energies are exerted there as well. May that kingdom come more fully today, as we pray and seek its coming in fullness with the arrival of its King.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.” (Isaiah 9.6-7)
A child would be born who would be king. Bearing the full authority of His Father, and His Father’s name, He would be immensely qualified as the ultimate government leader. Wonderful Counselor - abundantly endowed with His Father’s wisdom and insight. Mighty God - not almighty, but mighty; a ruler with all the authority of Creator God invested in Him. Eternal Father - the enduring head of the family His Father has set Him over. Prince of Peace - the one uniquely empowered and commissioned to bring true peace that will last. As Father God’s supremely qualified Son and representative, the government He will have jurisdiction over will be endless in duration and quality. As his direct descendant, He will sit upon the vacated throne of His father, David. True justice and righteousness, such as the world has never seen, will characterize His coming government. And this will be the zealous project and work of His Father to accomplish.
In this country, we are near the eve of yet another election season. Negative campaign ads are in full swing, and unprecedented amounts of money are being spent by the candidates. Indications are that citizens and voters, more than ever, are thoroughly sickened and disillusioned by the dirty business of politics. Belonging to its true head, the enemy (1 John 5.19), government’s true nature is becoming increasingly evident. And, when the people of God finally divest themselves of all confidence and faith in the prospects of earthly governmental solutions, we are finally in the best position to seek and advance the government of God to come.
The child born is the king. No other government leader has the full endorsement and support of the Creator of the universe. This One will truly make a lasting difference, and fulfill all that candidates can only dare to image doing. This One has my vote and support. With my every breath, my greatest desire is to participate fully in His campaign. And, I pray that your best energies are exerted there as well. May that kingdom come more fully today, as we pray and seek its coming in fullness with the arrival of its King.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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