The King We Long For

Isaiah 8:18-22
Here I am with the children the Lord has given me to be signs and wonders in Israel from the Lord of Armies who dwells on Mount Zion. ¹⁹ When they say to you, “Inquire of the mediums and the spiritists who chirp and mutter,” shouldn’t a people inquire of their God?  Should they inquire of the dead on behalf of the living? ²⁰ Go to God’s instruction and testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, there will be no dawn for them.

²¹ They will wander through the land, dejected and hungry. When they are famished, they will become enraged, and, looking upward, will curse their king and their God. ²² They will look toward the earth and see only distress, darkness, and the gloom of affliction, and they will be driven into thick darkness.

Isaiah 9:2-7
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in the land of darkness. ³ You have enlarged the nation and increased its joy.  The people have rejoiced before you as they rejoice at harvest time and as they rejoice when dividing spoils. ⁴ For you have shattered their oppressive yoke and the rod on their shoulders, the staff of their oppressor, just as you did on the day of Midian. ⁵ For every trampling boot of battle and the bloodied garments of war will be burned as fuel for the fire. ⁶ For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. ⁷ The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.

If we are disillusioned by human leaders to where we spend more time complaining than praying, it may very well be an indicator we have misplaced our ______________________.

Isaiah 7:10-12
Then the Lord spoke again to Ahaz: ¹¹ “Ask for a sign from the Lord your God—it can be as deep as Sheol or as high as heaven.”  ¹² But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask. I will not test the Lord.”

Isaiah 8:19:
When they say to you, “Inquire of the mediums and the spiritists who chirp and mutter,” shouldn’t a people inquire of their God?  Should they inquire of the dead on behalf of the living?

Isaiah 9:6-7a
For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. ⁷ The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end.

______________ is the King and Leader we long for.

Philippians 4:6-7
Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

The Spirit of God lives IN those who believe meaning where you go, ______________________ breaks into the Darkness.

Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.