Every new move of God is birthed from the womb of the old. One generation gives birth to the next. Each generation brings forth a new expression of the church – the Body of Christ – into their time. The mark each generation makes on history can vary greatly, as Scripture proves. Some generations bring reformation, some degradation. The concern is what this generation will do.

God’s design for each generation is to bring an increased presence and manifestation of His Kingdom. This can be seen in the prophecy found in Isaiah, chapter 9, verses 6 and 7 (bold emphasis is the author’s):

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His Name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 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 the prophet declared that there will be “no end” to the increase of His government (kingdom) and peace. In other words, His government and peace will always be on the increase – continually becoming greater and greater. Isaiah goes on to say that the increase of God’s government will come from heaven to earth through the throne of David. What Isaiah is telling us is that God’s government will flow from heaven through believers. Spiritual authority to order and establish the Kingdom of God in the earth will come through those like David, who, though a king, acknowledge and serve the King of kings.

Let’s do likewise.

Used by permission of the author, Randy DeMain. Available through XP Publishing, P. O. Box 1017, Maricopa, Arizona 85139. (866) 980-5464.