The world leaders during the time of Isaiah the prophet thought they could be successful on their own. Pride and arrogance of heart dominated. They didn’t understand that inabilities are God’s possibilities. Strengths and talents are given by God so let us be humble and give the credit to Him. Let us not put too much pressure on ourselves and take life too seriously. The only one that can get us out alive is God himself so let us accept God’s plan for us.

Reading today in Isaiah 9:8-10:19, the leaders were godless during the time of Isaiah, and the Lord’s anger against them would be devastating. The sentence passed down had four counts. The counts were unjust laws, oppressive decrees, the withholding of justice from the oppressed, and robbing the fatherless.

Unfortunately, the history of the world seems to repeat itself. Current world leaders believe they have everything under control and believe there is no need to go to God for direction. The result is world leaders that want to control everything with unjust laws. They take advantage of the poor and rob from those who are successful. They create chaos, wars and other crisis situations so they can ask for money to pay for them. That way, they can launder the money into their own bank accounts. 

For many years now, we’ve let things slide. We didn’t “nip it in the bud” so to speak. All of us are a little guilty for falling asleep and letting the corruption grow into a cancer. The corruption has metastasized into just about every aspect of society.

We can be thankful though that we have a Wonderful Counselor that has taken the case for justice and righteousness on behalf of the world’s plaintiffs.

For to us a child is born,
   To us a son is given,
   And the government will be on his
Shoulders.
And he will be called
   Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
   Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. - Isaiah 9:6

We know now about the child born Bethlehem named Jesus. As pointed out in Jesus Changed Everything by Ernis Haas & Signature Sound, Jesus never traveled more than 200 miles from the place of His birth. He never ran for a political office. He was not a war hero. On the other hand, He was a warrior within the spiritual realm as He fought for our soul. He changed the world for the good. Hospitals, education centers, relieve agencies, and orphanages have been built in His name.

You God see in us what we can’t see in ourselves. What seems undoable becomes unstoppable with You God. You are with us to take our inabilities and turn them into possibilities. You can change us to do amazing things to fulfill Your purpose. The evil one has done a number on us with lies, deception, and corruption to kill our soul like a cancer that takes over a healthy body. You have given us a cure for our soul. Jesus, the Great Physician gives new life now and for eternity. We pray in the name who changed everything … in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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