For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. And the government will rest on his shoulders. These will be his royal titles: Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6The holy child is born for us, the son of God, given from heaven to us – not because we deserve Him, but because we need Him. The gifts He gives, the power He wields, the authority He carries, are for our benefit. He and He alone will be the head and ruler of His eternal Kingdom. His royal titles are identifiers of His never-changing characteristics. He is:
Wonderful – He performs and executes feats of wonder.
Counselor – He is our adviser, comforter, and guide.
Mighty God – He is above everything else, and no-one can ever usurp His power.
Everlasting Father – He will never abandon us or leave us unattended. We are His beloved children forever.
Prince of Peace – He brings reconciliation to mankind: man to man, and man to God. He can restore the peace that we were intended to live in.
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Lord Christ, You gave Yourself for me. You left Your place in heaven to come to earth and offer me a wonder-filled, purpose-filled, peace-filled life and an eternity in Your Kingdom. Thank you. Amen
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