Advent Thoughts
“For unto us a child is born, to us a
child is given,
and the government will be on his
shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful
Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father Prince of
Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
I first heard this verse quoted at a school Christmas
program when I was in the fifth grade. Each time I hear it read or quoted, I
find myself loving each name given to the child ‘born to us’.
“. . .
Wonderful Counselor . . .” Jesus is a source of wonder, a miracle. Who
would have come from the glories of heaven as a child born into a poor family
but God Himself? He has wisdom to guide us through all the circumstances we
face in life.
“. . . Mighty God . . . “ God possesses all the might to do for us all
we need.
“. . . Everlasting Father . . .” the child is one who protects us
always. He encircles us with His great arms of love and keeps the enemy from
inflicting harm on us, His children.
“. . . Prince of Peace” A friend posted a picture on Facebook that
said: “Peace is not the absence of problems; Peace is the presence of Christ.
(Sheila Walsh) Jesus gives us HIS peace, not the peace the world gives. The peace of Christ lasts forever.
Such good things to meditate on, you know? What an awesome gift we've been given!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Karen
Karen: Thank you for stopping by. Yes, He is an awesome gift. As I get older, I appreciate Him more and more. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
DeleteOh, how precious are His names... foretold so long ago! Thank you Cecelia for your precious words.
ReplyDeleteMarja:
DeleteI sometimes have a time deciding which of these names I like best. I have decided that they are all outstanding. Thank you for coming in.
And Merry Christmas to you and yours.
DeleteGreat thoughts here! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sheryl, for stopping in. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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