…and the government will be upon his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Isaiah 9:6

When was the last time you said, “I wouldn’t want to carry that responsibility on my shoulders!”  Whatever it was that you were referring to, it was deemed too heavy to carry.

Our Prince of Peace doesn’t run from positions of power and authority.  This prophetic word (Isaiah 9:6) assures us that Jesus will shoulder the responsibility of ruling over a literal, earthly kingdom that encompasses all the governments and kingdoms of the world.  As His children, each of us will see it with our own eyes.  

Solomon was given divine wisdom, and we admire his discernment in ruling over complicated civil cases. We recall how he delivered a righteous judgment in the dispute between two women who claimed the same baby as their own. Only God could have inspired the idea Solomon employed to reveal the real mother.  

This embodies the essence of divine leadership. Jesus will govern justly, and the implications and examples are so extensive that we can regard them as countless. No sin will remain concealed. Every motive will be revealed. Every false accusation will prove ineffective. Every con artist will be unseated.  

Furthermore, every unfairness will be righted.  Every victim will have advocacy.  The poor will be fed.  The weak will be strengthened and promoted.  The ambitious and charismatic leader will be asked to serve as the humble are exalted.  

None of this will tire our King of Kings. He rules with ease. Righteousness is inherent to His nature. Those of us who live under His reign will embrace the peace that flows from His throne. We will breathe easily, never fearing the worst. All previous sources of anxiety will fade away in the joy of God’s kingdom. 

I’ll be safe then—and I’m safe now because You are already above all powers and authorities that dominate the front pages of the news. Hallelujah. Amen.