My husband was reading his cousin\u2019s Christmas newsletter to me. It included the scripture: \u201cAnd the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.\u201d (Isaiah 9:6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That scripture struck a cord with me. We have had enough drama in our government to last us a lifetime. I\u2019m pretty sure in many of our homes at Thanksgiving, the conversation about our Country\u2019s government and its future came up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve been pondering, \u201cthe government shall be upon His shoulders\u201d. Isn\u2019t it amazing how words we\u2019ve read a thousand times take on new meaning in different situations? God\u2019s Word truly IS living! The Word Who became flesh and dwelt among us is the same Lord of history and our future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The government shall be upon his shoulder\u201d, is a statement that carries not just weight but assurance. Our Messiah, Jesus Christ, is our ultimate leader, the One who governs with justice, peace, and perfect love. Now that\u2019s leadership we can truly rest in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can feel overwhelmed when we think about earthly governments. But Isaiah reminds us that no matter how chaotic it gets, Jesus\u2019 big shoulders carry the responsibility of leadership with strength and grace. He holds the universe together with His wisdom and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter who our leaders are, one thing is undeniable: earthly leaders, no matter their strengths or weaknesses, cannot bear the weight of governing alone. Only our Lord\u2019s shoulders are broad enough to carry what no human can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As citizens, we do our part to vote, support, and pray for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2). But our ultimate hope doesn\u2019t rest in the White House, Congress, or any other institution. It rests in the One who wears the title of “Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May we remind ourselves that Jesus rules a kingdom that will never fail. And as we navigate this Christmas season, let\u2019s celebrate the King who shoulders it all\u2014and still invites us to cast our burdens on Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now that\u2019s a government I can wholeheartedly trust! What about you?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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