Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end…to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:7 (NKJV)
The Christmas story was the start of something miraculous. This Jesus who was born in a manger later went on to die on a cross for us. He established His Kingdom and gave us a way to live in the peace and power of God.
No matter what happens in politics or world events, today’s verse offers us an incredible assurance. Isaiah 9:6 stated that the government would be on Jesus’ shoulders. Here in verse 7, it goes on to say that there will be no end to His rule and dominion. Governments may rise and fall, but you and I are part of a Kingdom that will never end.
Let me show you today’s verse in the Voice translation. “His leadership will bring such prosperity as you’ve never seen before—sustainable peace for all time. This child: God’s promise to David—a throne forever, among us, to restore sound leadership that cannot be perverted or shaken. He will ensure justice without fail and absolute equity. Always.”
How can we be confident in this promise? Because God’s Word says, “The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this” (Isaiah 9:7, NKJV). God is passionate about carrying out this promise to completion!
Because you’re a citizen of the Kingdom of God, where His rule never ends, you get to live in unshakable peace, joy and right-standing with Him. Your peace is found in something this world cannot touch—Jesus, your Prince of Peace. His leadership can’t be shaken!