Isaiah 9: The Birth Of the Christ

6 For to us a child is born,

Beginning life humble. Simple. One of us. Sharing our experiences.

To us a son is given,

While the only begotten, will set the standard for all who chose to be adopted into the family of God, grateful children of a gracious Father

And the government will be on his shoulders.

He will guide those willing to be led, and be the final authority at the end of time

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,

Providing tender wise counsel to all who accept and cherish his love for us

Mighty God,

While all powerful, shows compassion with those who trust him, and those who insult.

Everlasting Father,

Who always offers inspiring encouragement, wise counsel, restrained protection, while modeling all the qualities we need to be at our best.

Prince of Peace.

Peace before his presence. Peace within our hearts. Peace with all others.

7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.

In time every knee will bow, peace will reign, until the end of time and beyond

He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom,

Divine dynasty. Benevolent rule. Peace.

Establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness

That all can trust. Rooted in grace. Expressed in love.

From that time on and forever.

Not subject to shifting fickle fashion. Not capable of being replaced. Steady. Dependable. Everlasting.

The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

Not by random chance. Not by human effort. But by the sovereign power of an almighty God whose realm will reign forever.

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Dave Soucie lives, serves and writes in Indianapolis.

Dave Soucie