The Government Will Rest on His Shoulders By Franklin Graham

 

The Government Will Rest on His Shoulders By Franklin Graham Jesus constantly taught on the Kingdom of God as He went from village to village and synagogue to synagogue. He was not the political and military king the Jews had long hoped for, but He is exactly the kind of King we need, the King who rules in the hearts of men and women who confess their allegiance to their Savior. As we look forward to celebrating Christ’s birth, I’m reminded of Isaiah’s prophecy about the Savior, and how we can look forward to a glorious and endless day when the government will lean wholly on the Messiah. “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. … Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end” (Isaiah 9:6–7). Christ is coming for a second time to Earth, this time as a mighty warrior to judge the living and the dead and establish His millennial reign. He will reign forever and ever. Hallelujah!  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for the promise of Your Second Coming. Give us opportunities to share this Good News with others and to help build Your eternal Kingdom. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.