Isaiah 9:6-7
“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, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even forever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.”
How often I have heard this verse and read it. Yet, it is amazing how God shows you new things. What struck me this time in reading this verse is that "the government shall be upon his shoulders." This is a comforting and reassuring thought. It is not on my shoulders. It is not for me to make it happen. I am not in charge. As ministers of God this takes a lot of pressure off of us. So often, we try to carry the burdens of ministry on our own. We think it is dependent on us for success or failure. The only thing God requires of us is to have faith in Him and obey him. The rest of what follows is up to Him. The kingdom is in His hands, and it is in good hands. My prayer Lord is to help us rest in your wisdom, might and peace.
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