Isaiah 9:6 NASB

1. For a Child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Empowerment Keys:

His word is for now and later

His word MUST come to past
- God never speaks about something he can’t or wont fulfil

“The government will rest on His shoulders” affirms His lordship. This verse looks to a time in future when Christ will reign over a literal, earthly, geopolitical kingdom that encompasses all the kingdoms and governments of the world.

He can’t counsel what he hasn’t experienced

He fights on my behalf
- Peace-freedom from disturbance; tranquility.

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].

He was, He is and He shall be