The Government Upon His Shoulders Series

Probably, Isaiah wrote this book while sitting at the debris of Israel's monarchy and looking at the the many rulers of all ages.

He then looked forward and across centuries to a time when God through Christ will rule on this earth with good government.

Let us examine again the verse in Isaiah:

"A child will be born to us" - Isaiah talks about the Messiah's HUMANITY.

Christ was born among us, truly human of flesh and blood and of human emotion.

"A son will be given to us." Isaiah implies the Savior's DEITY.

Christ is not just human but also fully God because he was given to us from above.

This is Jesus, God in human flesh to conquer sin and death forever for the entire human race.

"The government will rest upon His shoulders." - Isaiah affirms His Lordship, when Christ will rule and reign in His Eternal Kingdom.

So, what happens when the Government is upon his shoulders?

or when we allow Christ to be the Lord of our lives?

1. There will be no DISORIENTATION or CONFUSION because "He is a Wonderful Counselor"

Christ's government is free from disorientation or confusion because he is a wonderful Counselor.

Our people today is confused nowadays regarding the radicalization of some terrorists even born here in the United States.

What is the government doing about it?

The White House spokesman assured the people that the operation of the terror group ISIS has already been contained or held back.

But "If it has been contained," they asked, " then how come the San Bernandino massacre that killed 14 people and injured several others happened in U.S. soil?"

Indeed, it was unthinkable that the greatest nation on earth will have to face the ISIS threat right in our own backyard.

And so, many people have questions in their minds.

They are confused, bewildered and perplexed.

They want clear answers on how serious the government is dealing with terrorism.

But you see, no political leader who has ever lived on this earth can posses the Messiah-like qualities of Christ.

Leaders can obtain good speaking ability, draw multitudes of following, born with charisma or wisdom, but they cannot compare to the greatest leader of all time, Jesus Christ.

No one has the authority and the wisdom to confound all the enemies of the State with such great insight and intelligence.

The promise of this verse is that Christ is a Wonderful Counselor.

During His incarnation, Christ demonstrated His wisdom as a counselor.

Many times, he encountered difficult people of various kinds and He always knew what to say at the particular moment.

Many times, He knew when to reach out to a seeking heart even when there are plenty of people around to distract him.

At other times, He knew when to rebuke an impetuous soul even when he is his most loyal follower.

This is Christ's wisdom at its very best.

Even his enemies testified of Christ, "Never did a man speak the way this man speaks." John 7:46

They have never met a man like Him before full of wisdom and authority.

He speaks the truth without any fear of man.

He speaks with clarity and he speaks with authority.