A Child is Born

"6For 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. 7Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end"   Isaiah 9:6-7   NKJV

Isaiah uses four double names to describe the coming Messiah:

WONDERFUL COUNSELLOR  In other words, He will be a Wonderful Divine Counsellor, meeting all our needs.

MIGHTY GOD  He will be a powerful warrior

EVERLASTING FATHER  He will be both King and Father who will provide for and protect His people forever

PRINCE OF PEACE  The Child - Jesus, is the true Prince who will usher in peace

These four double names describe the dual nature of the Saviour - He is God become man (John 1:14).

The people at the time, thought the Messiah would be an earthly king, one who would go into battle for them and declare victory over the people who had wronged them. They, of course, had it wrong. When He was born, the Messiah was much stronger and more powerful than any earthly king, but, sadly, many of them missed this, not recognising Him as such.

People battle for power in Government corridors of life. They last for a few years and then, someone else is voted in and things change. Not with Jesus, He never changes 'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.'  Hebrews 13:8. Of course, we have to obey our governments - to a degree and if it is not against our faith. However, if we have asked Him, Jesus reigns in our hearts and will bless our every move as long as it is in step with His Word.

Let this Christmas be one of peace and joy and one in which, we see our family's come to know Him as Lord and Saviour. Only two more sleeps for His birthday!

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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