Isaiah 11:1-10

Three Interesting Thoughts:

• God is a master at turning our failures into His success (vs.1)
• The Spirit is the power behind God's transformative work in our lives (vs.2)
• There should be no safer place on earth than a gathering of the people of God (vs.9)

2 Major Sections:

1. What HE (Jesse's shoot) will do: (also-- 9 Characteristics of a Great Leader)

• delight in obeying the LORD
• not judge by appearance
• not make decisions based on heresay
• give justice to the poor
• make fair decisions for the exploited
• shake the earth with his word
• destroy the wicked with one breath
• wear righteousness like a belt -- holds all together
  
• wear truth like an undergarment -- not always visible, but most important

2. The Result of HIS work:

• Enemies are brought together
• Children are safe
  
• Innocence is not dangerous
• No pain or destruction

Final Thought:
Not just our present salvation, but our future salvation is dependent on the work of Christ! Don't become proud of your own abilities to "bring about" peace.