Isaiah 9:6 - For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."
Most of the world is disadvantaged when trying to relate to the birth of Jesus Christ. Most see Him as a baby born in a manger nearly 2,000 years ago in ancient Palestine. Unfortunately, they do not have the prophetic insight that Isaiah shares with us how this baby would grow up to be so much more. Ironically, the prophet speaks of a child, the paramount example of the weakness of human flesh, preordained as the "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." To many, this is pure silliness that a baby born in post-Bronze Age Israel could possess eternality and redeem mankind from His sin.
However, unless we embrace this baby with all the attributes the prophet ascribes, we will be lost like the majority of this world. "Embracing" means more than sympathy toward the idea. It means surrender and obedience to this child who is returning as the King of Kings. May we all embrace Him on this Christmas Day, for He is worthy! ... A holy and blessed Christmas to all.
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