Isaiah 11 “His
Millennial Kingdom”
“Righteousness will be His belt and faithfulness the sash around
his waist.” (v.5)
Isaiah 11 is a picture of the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ,
who will take His rightful place as Ruler of the earth in His millennial
kingdom. This description is both awe-inspiring and encouraging. Finally, all
the earth will be ruled in absolute righteousness.
The requirements for this King (Isa 11:2, 3, 4, 5) cannot be met
by any ordinary ruler, either currently or yet to come. Only Jesus Christ can
claim the perfect fullness of the Holy Spirit as described by the prophet.
Jesus alone is capable of judging righteously in every case, because He is
perfect in righteousness. And no other ruler has the power to bring about
worldwide judgment against evil.
When Jesus eventually takes His throne, God's faithfulness will be as
visible as if Christ were wearing it around His waist (v.5). Looking ahead to
that glorious day gives us another reason to thank the Lord for His
faithfulness. It also keeps us from placing our ultimate hope in the outcome of
any elected official.
The Truth: “Behold, the
days are coming,” declares the Lord, “When I will raise up for David a
righteous Branch; And He will reign as king and act wisely And do justice and
righteousness in the land.” (Isaiah 23:5)
