For to us a Child is born, to 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 [of
Eternity], Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and of
peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his
kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with
righteousness from the [latter] time forth, even forevermore. The zeal
of the Lord of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:6-7 AMP
Jesus Christ, the Messiah, is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, and our Prince of Peace! He was born to rule. Not
only was He born to rule, He earned the right to rule by His
sacrifice—His death, burial, and resurrection. His authority is over
everything and everyone in the entire universe! The devil is not in
charge—Jesus is. Adam gave the authority, given him by God, to the
devil when he ate the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and
Evil. Then Jesus took this authority back from the devil and gave it
back to all those who love Him and serve Him.
Unfortunately, at this time, Jesus cannot just wipe the devil from the
face of the earth without wiping out all those who still belong to the
devil—people who have not yet made Jesus the Lord of their lives. Jesus
wants them to have the opportunity to receive Him as Lord and
Savior—so, for now the devil has a limited lease on the earth. However,
the Word of God says that of the increase of Jesus’ government and of
peace there shall be no end! In the end, Jesus will have the last word.
The devil will be done away with and Jesus will rule ALL. Peace will
prevail!
Right now—peace rules in the lives of all those who receive His
leadership in their lives. Jesus rules over and upholds His kingdom
with justice and with righteousness. Justice and righteousness is what
upholds and extends the Kingdom of God. It is the Law of the
universe—that which is good and right and truth will always endure
beyond that which is not.
The scepter or leadership shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s
staff from between his feet, until Shiloh [the Messiah, the Peaceful
one] comes to Whom it belongs, and to Him shall be the obedience of the
people. 11 Binding His foal to the vine and His donkey’s colt to the
choice vine, He washes His garments in wine and His clothes in the
blood of grapes. Genesis 49:10-11 AMP
The scepter represents authority. Jesus is our Ruler and Lawgiver. He
commands respect and obedience. The foal represents royalty—royalty
would ride on white foals. The vine represents the Body of Christ and
wine represents the Holy Spirit. This scripture prophesies that Jesus
would be the Prince of Peace—anointed by the Holy Spirit. Jesus fills
us, the branches of His vine, with His Holy Spirit.
After that I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse [appeared]!
The one Who was riding it is called Faithful (Trustworthy, Loyal,
Incorruptible, Steady) and True, and He passes judgment and wages war
in righteousness (holiness, justice, and uprightness). 12 His eyes
[blaze] like a flame of fire, and on His head are many kingly crowns
(diadems); and He has a title (name) inscribed which He alone knows or
can understand. 13 He is dressed in a robe dyed by dipping in blood,
and the title by which He is called is The Word of God. 14 And the
troops of heaven, clothed in fine linen, dazzling and clean, followed
Him on white horses. 15 From His mouth goes forth a sharp sword with
which He can smite (afflict, strike) the nations; and He will shepherd
and control them with a staff (scepter, rod) of iron. He will tread the
winepress of the fierceness of the wrath and indignation of God the
All-Ruler (the Almighty, the omnipotent). 16 And on His garment (robe)
and on His thigh He has a name (title) inscribed, KING OF KINGS AND
LORD OF LORDS. Revelation 19:11-16 AMP
Some people like to remember Jesus as a little baby in a manger and get
all sentimental about Him. Some people like to remember Jesus on the
cross, but He is not on the cross! He is not even in the grave. He is
risen and He is glorious and powerful and mighty and seated on God’s
right hand! This is Jesus as He is now—King of kings and Lord of
lords! He rides a white horse. His eyes are like fire and on His head
are many crowns. He is dressed in a robe dyed by dipping in blood. He
is called The Word of God. From His mouth goes forth a sharp sword with
which He can smite the nations, He will shepherd and control them with
a staff of iron, and He will tread the winepress of the fierceness of
the wrath of Almighty God. He has been given authority to pass judgment
and He does so in righteousness!
There is no one like Jesus and no one who can even be compared with
Him! Hallelujah! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise
the Lord! (Psalms 150:6)