Millennial Kingdom: Prince of Peace
Micah 4:3 And He will judge between many peoples and render decisions for mighty, distant nations. Then they will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation will not lift up sword against nation, and never again will they train for war. See also Isaiah 2:4.
The statue above was given to the United Nations from the defunct Soviet Union. The statue is to symbolize the ideals of the verse above. The UN does not have the first clue about achieving peace. Violence and war have exploded across the planet on their watch.
Family and friends lost to death or permanently injured. Dreams never realized. Mourning, pain, and tears left as a consequence. Lives changed forever…
Look at the instruments of war in the three verses below: chariots, horses, bow, swords, boots, cloaks. These were the weapons of war in Biblical times.
Think of all the money that is spent on war and casualties today. Per Nationalpriorities.org, the United States spent roughly $600 billion on the military budget and $160 billion on veteran’s benefits in 2015. This includes military schools and war colleges. Funds are required to run the Department of Defense and the Pentagon. Dollars are spent on hardware (tanks, planes, missiles, ships, etc.), supplies (gas, food, water, etc.), and clothing.
Zechariah 9:10 I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem; and the bow of war will be cut off. And He will speak peace to the nations; and His dominion will be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
Hosea 2:18b …I will remove all weapons of war from the land, all swords and bows, so you can live unafraid in peace and safety.
Isaiah 9:5 For every boot of the booted warrior in the battle tumult, and cloak rolled in blood, will be for burning, fuel for the fire.
In the Millennial Kingdom, peace will have no boundaries and will be extended throughout the world. Moneys and resources designated for war will be redeployed to economic growth, technology, and advancement. There will be no more military surplus stores.
There will be no need for border patrols and walls. Isaiah 60:18 Violence will not be heard again in your land, nor devastation or destruction within your borders; but you will call your walls salvation, and your gates praise.
Security systems and guard dogs will be a thing of the past. Isaiah 32:17-18 And the work of righteousness will be peace, and the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever. Then my people will live in a peaceful habitation, and in secure dwellings and in undisturbed resting places.
Isaiah 66:12a For thus says the LORD, “Behold, I extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream.”
Humanity has never known a time without bloodshed or war. It started immediately in Genesis 4 when Cain killed Abel. It has only escalated till now in 21st century culture: murder, stabbings, terrorism, missiles, invasions, wars, rumors of wars… You know the drill. We watch, read, and hear about it every day. For now (February 2016), we will keep fighting.
But, human hostility will come to an end. Isaiah 9:6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
February 10, 2016 at 5:03 AM
Nice use of scriptures. It would be interesting to learn of how this God you speak of plans to promulgate such a peace so described? I am all for peace, but I find that much of life is war war war.
February 10, 2016 at 7:49 AM
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on the post. It is much appreciated. I agree, lots of war and it is increasing. Humanity has failed one another. God has not failed us. I would encourage you to ignore the noise and shenanigans coming out of 21st century “Churchianity”. Read what God has to say for yourself. I would encourage you to read the book of John.
2 Peter 1:19 So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.
Jesus will return and He will bring peace. Make no mistake, it is going to be rough and bumpy getting there.
Wishing you peace, take care.
February 10, 2016 at 8:03 AM
I read your bio. Just encouraging you to look at God’s word through your eyes and not the prism of “religion” (man’s system) and your upbringing. I hear what you are saying. I’ve had some brutally earthy discussions with God myself. Best of luck to you.
February 13, 2016 at 6:50 AM
I look through the eyes of my experience. It’s the only way I see clearly. I believe Thomas Paine said the same thing before he spoke, Give me Liberty or Give me death! If I find a reason to believe or not believe in something, it does not matter to me that it be or not be true. There is power in belief. Once I know it is not true (like Santa Claus), then I simply have no reason to continue believing, but until then it is worth my while to exercise effort unto belief for whatever crazy that belief may be.
February 13, 2016 at 8:19 AM
Thanks for commenting. Feel free to do so in the future. Wish you the best.
June 19, 2019 at 8:40 AM
Can I get your permission to use the above icon in my front book cover if I can, how shall I credit you for the drawing of the Icon of the man beating the sword into plowshare as illustrated above. My book is named “Body Language Empowerment” I plan to use your illustration in my front cover page.
June 19, 2019 at 10:55 PM
That was a picture I found without any ownership. I have no idea who took it. Thanks for reaching out and following. -Paul