Jesus, The Messiah
“For
unto us a Child is born; unto us a Son is given; and the government will be
upon His shoulder. And His Name will be
called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace
there will be no end. Upon the throne of
David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and
justice from that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.” Isaiah 9: 6-7
This word of promise is given to us in
the 9th chapter of the book of Isaiah; the promise of a child,
specifically a son, who will shoulder the government of which increase and
peace shall know no end – forever. This
son shall be known by names which depict the fullness of his character and
nature.
The child, our Messiah, is known as:
wonderful; mighty; everlasting; and, peaceful.
Jesus is also known as Counselor, as God, as Father, and as Prince. In these we see the completeness of His
character.
He
is Wonderful Counselor, a magnificent advisor.
He
is Mighty God, a powerful and heroic warrior.
He
is Everlasting Father, our eternal parent.
He
is Prince of Peace, our royal leader of a health, happiness, and shalom – inner
peace.
Who is Jesus to you? Which of these descriptions strikes your
heart? How has the Lord revealed Himself
to you recently: as Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, or as Prince of Peace? Take some time to thank
Him for the way He has shown Himself to you.
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