(Isaiah 9:6&7) For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.  He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.  The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

This prophesy about the birth of Jesus, that Isaiah wrote some 700 years before he was born, refers to the eternal kingdom of God that Jesus will establish and rule over.  This is the kingdom that all believers will inhabit forever.  As I read these verses from Isaiah, I find excitement, great comfort, and peace for my soul.

Christmas always leads me to reflect on what Jesus accomplished during his time with us.  He taught us how we should live, and he showed us his power over creation. Most of all he paid for our sins and restored us to fellowship with our creator.  Yet this was just the beginning of what God has planned for his redeemed children.

Isaiah let us know that in eternity we will be governed by our loving savior.  Jesus will be our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.  Can you imagine a king who loves his people and cares for them. There is comfort in knowing that our king Jesus is all powerful, a Father who will never leave us or forsake us, and one who insures eternal peace for all.  Jesus’ birth is the beginning of all our hopes and dreams being fulfilled.  Thank you Jesus for our salvation and, beyond our imagination, eternal life.

May your Christmas be filled with celebration as you explore the wonders of the wonderful meaning of Christmas.

       MERRY CHRISTMAS