GOD’S WORDS OF ORDER

“Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon His kingdom, to ORDER it…” – Isaiah 9:7a

Whatever is founded on GOD’S WORDS of ORDER will stand the test of time: “Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon His kingdom, to ORDER it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this” (Isa.9:7). The God we serve orders lives, governments, thrones, and kingdoms. There is no confusion, disarray or disorder in Him: “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints” 1Cor.14:33). In contrast, fallen humanity is characterised by uncertainty, confusion, disarray, and disorder. The firm foundation of God’s Word is our needed succour (Mt.7:24-25). As we receive, believe, and meditate in God’s Word, we’ll encounter His Order in all aspects of our lives.

God arranges everything in an organised manner: “Let all things be done decently and in order” (1Cor.13:40). The story of Creation displays divine order in the sequence of events and regularity of times and seasons. There is no fortuitous event with God. The Supreme Commander of the Universe pre-ordained all things according to orderly principles, patterns, systems, structures, and sequences. With Him, nothing is accidental or random in time or eternity. Everything has an appointed purpose, plan, place, time, and boundary: “When He assigned to the sea its limit, so that the waters would not transgress His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth” (Pro.8:29). God ensures that all things align with divine protocols, timings, and details. The Word of His Power is the chief Instrument for upholding His Order (Heb.1:3).

From eternity past, Order has been part of God’s creative enterprise: “Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these things Who brings out their host by number; He calls them all by name, by the greatness of His might and the strength of His power; not one is missing” (Isa. 40:26). He organised the heavens and the earth in such a way that He knows each star by name. And when disorder attempted to creep into creation, God instantly restored order: “When God began creating the heavens and the earth, the earth was a shapeless, chaotic mass, with the Spirit of God brooding over the dark vapors. Then God said, “Let there be light.” And light appeared” (Gen.1:1-3, Living Bible). He never tolerates disorder!

The Divine Designer, the God of exactness, has a system of order for everything. There is an appointed time for every activity under the heavens (Eccl. 3:1). His instructions and mandates to Moses, concerning the Tabernacle and Priesthood services were detailed and comprehensive, to guarantee His Order. The divine design for God’s children and citizens of His Kingdom is for His Order to reign in all aspects of our lives and for lines to fall in pleasant places for us (Psa.16:6). God wants to establish, maximise and perfect His Order, to reign in all facets of our lives: in our hearts, minds, emotions, thoughts, bodies, marriages, homes, careers, callings, businesses, ministries, neighbourhoods, nations, and in the Church.

The extent to which God’s Words of Order are able operate in our thoughts and tongues will determine their impact in our lives: “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things” (Phil.4:8). God wants our days, weeks, months, years, and entire lifespans to be ordered according to His Will: “So teach us to NUMBER our DAYS, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psa. 90:12). And wherever decay or disorder has tried to eat into our destiny, God says, “I will restore to you the years…” (Joel. 2:25a).