The zeal of the Lord

Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. – Isaiah 9v7

The day is coming when the Lord will reign in perfect judgement and justice. This wonderful reign of the Lord will last forever once it starts, and this will be accomplished by the zeal of the Lord.

I like the fact that God is referred to as zealous. Zeal is a strong emotion. Zeal motivates us to action. I like to say that when it comes to doing things that we ‘do what we want to do.’ The idea is that we tend to be able to accomplish what we prioritise. To put it in this context we do what we are zealous about.

To an extent this is true. We do what is important to us. But there is a limit to that. There is always a chance that no matter how much I want to do something circumstances and my lack of ability may prevent it. No matter how zealous I am, I can’t do everything no matter how much I want it.

God is not limited like that. When God is zealous about something it will get done. His zeal and His ardour for His people will accomplish the coming Day of the Lord. We can be absolutely assured of it. With God it is really true that ‘He does what He wants to do’ because nothing can limit it.

Praise God that we can look forward to this government when King Jesus will rule!