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Isaiah 9:7
"Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this."

The writing of the prophet Isaiah was about seven hundred years before Jesus's incarnation! Amazing prophecies! And, yet people are walking in darkness to this very day! We pray that they will see the LIGHT in the coming days and weeks.

In yesterday's verse, Isaiah recorded several names for the Messiah, "WONDERFUL, COUNSELLOR, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." We will study these descriptive titles that GOD gives to His Son through the pen of Isaiah. 

This week WONDERFUL and COUNCILOR. Wonderful is miraculous, beyond anything we can imagine. Councilor is one who comes alongside to comfort, encourage, admonish, instruct, and summon. You will not have a better friend in life than Jesus. He is here for YOU.

Today's verse prophesies that Jesus Christ will establish and maintain a global kingdom, characterized by peace, justice, and righteousness, with no end in sight. This is often a Messianic prophecy, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of God’s plan of redemption through Jesus Christ.

From this verse we understand the universality of Christ’s kingdom, extending beyond Israel to all nations. We can also rest assured in the eternal nature of Christ’s reign, with no end in sight. Knowing the character of Christ’s kingdom, marked by peace, justice, and righteousness.
The fulfillment of God’s plan of redemption through Jesus Christ, the Messiah. These themes are echoed throughout Scripture, particularly in the New Testament, where Jesus is revealed as the King of kings and Lord of lords! Hallelujah!

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