“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.
This verse is a prophesy of the coming rule of Jesus on earth.The passage announces the birth,the deity,His eternal government, His just kingdom and the eternity of Christ..He was born for “us”.,to save us from the bondages of sin and give us eternal life.
Jesus is the Son of God as proclaimed in this verse. John 3:16 says”For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son”.
Most of the worldly leaders fail as they don’t know how to manage their inner beings.They do not have a model or wisdom or knowledge to deal with the uncertainties of life, business and industry.
These shortcomings are met in the five titles and attributes of Jesus as specified in this verse.
“And the government shall be upon His shoulder”.Government of Jesus is not a rule over kingdoms but over the heart and mind of His followers.
The leadership rest on His shoulder as He is the cornerstone
“Behold the days come, Saith the Lord,that I will raise unto David a righteous branch, and a king shall reign and prosper,and shall execute judgement and justice in the earth”.
“He shall be called, the Lord of our righteousness “.
Jeremiah 23:5,6.
He won’t exploit or oppress people but frees them, remove their burdens, equips,enables , liberate people to live fully and abundantly. The verse prophecy that His governance over us will keep increasing or expanding.
We are co -rulers with Jesus to establish the rule of justice and righteousness on earth.
Revelation 3:21 says “To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne”.
“He is a wonderful counsellor “, natural,supernatural, miraculous and amazing.He is a counsellor, one who advice,guides ,understands and comforts us.This is the dimension of wisdom and understanding.
“I will bless the Lord,who hath given me counsel”. Psalms 16.7.This is my testimony.He guides and advice me by His word through out my life and is comforted.“He is the Mighty God”. That is justice and righteousness of God is met in earth as in heaven.He intervenes on our behalf against powerful enemies .
“For in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the God head bodily”. Colossians 2:9
“ He is also an everlasting Father”.This shows His caring nature,love,concern,provision as a loving Father,rebuking and correcting us.John 10:30 says “I and My Father are one”.
The miracles of Jesus ministry testify to the source of His might. A Pharisee ,named Nicodemus, a ruler of Jews, testified that”Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles, that thou doest,except God be with Him”
John 3:2. We all need to trust Him.The mighty Jesus is able to give His strength to us.Isaiah40:31.
“He is the prince of peace “.His blood shed on the cross cleansed us from all our sins.He destroyed the works of the devil. He replaced the ruler of of darkness in our hearts and gives us peace.
He command the waves of every storm in our lives to be calm and they obey His word and voice.He gives us peace in our inner being regardless of the circumstances.
We need to utilise these five dimensions in our lives,family,office and nations.God’s covenant with David that His Son would reign forever is not yet fulfilled.
There is a day coming when He will reign.Titus2:13 says “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our saviour Jesus Christ”.
Heavenly Father ,we bow down before your throne of grace . Help us to utilise the five dimensions in our lives.we ask in Jesus mighty name .Amen
Sol.Gigi. Jacob