Prophecy
(NASB) Isaiah 9:6 “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
And the government will rest on His shoulders;”

Future Fulfillment
When Christ Jesus comes to rule and reign as King, He will be greater than any leader of any country.
(NASB) 1 Corinthians 15:25 “For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.”

Enemies are … enemies.  They are hostile and are seeking to hurt and kill.  King Jesus will have victory over all of His enemies.  He will abolish them and even get rid of death.  Amazing King, amazing God!

Has this happened yet?  No, but it will in the future.  How soon?  It is in God’s timing and He alone knows when.

When Jesus reigns as King what does God say about His kingdom?
(NASB) Isaiah 9:7 “There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace… ”

Peace, real peace will be established by Jesus, King over all.

Jesus is in the lineage of David.  He has the right to David’s throne.  True justice and real righteousness will be established by Jesus.  No ruler has ever done this.  Jesus will!
(NASB) Isaiah 9:7 “… On the throne of David and over his kingdom,
To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness… ”

Jesus will reign forever and ever.  How do we know this?  God says so!  He has promised His chosen Messiah to be King forever and ever.
(NASB) Isaiah 9:7 “… From then on and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this.”

This is Jesus, Savior for all who know Him as the One who forgives sins, as the One who came to take our place and be punished for our sins.

He is the coming King, greater than any king.  With confidence we can go into this day, knowing God our Savior is Jesus who was born King of the Jews.

~ Take it to heart ~

Who is King in my life?  Is it myself?  Or is it Jesus?