A Devotional Thought From Isaiah

Behold, a King shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.     Isaiah 32:1

When Messiah returns to earth He will rule as king in Israel and the world. He will rule in righteousness, and the world will know such glory and blessings as it has not known since the days before Adam’s fall. Because of righteousness,the King’s righteousness.  With righteousness permeating the life of humanity, we are told in verses 17 and 18 of this chapter: And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

That is a glorious prophecy of the future, yet, there is a message here for today. If people of the nations throughout the world would commit themselves (as best they can) to righteousness as God sees it, and has defined it in His word, the Bible, some of the same benefits could be and would be seen in the present age revolutionizing the lives of millions on earth today.

Where there is no barbarous war people could live in secure cities, and towns, and villages. Where there is no butchering terrorism people could let down their guard, and just enjoy safety. Where there is no international drug trafficking or human trafficking the ills of crime would begin to disappear. Where there is no street violence communities would begin to rebound  financially. Where there is no inordinate price gouging on food and medicine starvation and illness disappears. When there is no government corruption nations can truly help their people. When there is a sharing of peaceful technology the desert will blossom like the rose.

The ultimate expression of righteousness in this world will come when Messiah, King Jesus, returns and reigns righteously as predicted in the devotional verse for today Isaiah 32:1. Harry A. Ironside wrote in his commentary on Isaiah (©1952, Loizeaux Brothers): “There will be protection from every ill when Messiah takes over the reins of government.” And Christ’s return will rescue this world.

But until then, if nations and neighbors, faiths and friends, corporations and communities, and all connections of people, however they are connected in this world, would strive for righteousness, this world would experience a preview of universal peace and safety, and quietness and assurance.