Isaiah 9:6
I remember a Christmas long ago when my father gave each of us boys a big gift. I do not remember what the gift was, but I do remember that it was small. Now when you normally receive a gift at Christmas you expect to remove the wrapping paper and expose the gift. That was not that happened. You see my father was a wise man who liked to inject a bit of humor at unexpected times. This was one of those times. I removed one layer of paper only to expose a second and then a third layer. Then I found a box and upon opening the box I discovered more layers of wrapping paper and then another box. This process repeated itself numerous times. While my mix of frustration and anticipation increased so did the laughter from my father. He was thoroughly enjoying seeing his plan at work. In Isaiah 9:6 we see God do the opposite of my dilemma. Through Isaiah, God promised to send His presence and His power in the form of a child yet to be born. Isaiah foretold of a son who would be born who would be the Mighty God. Isaiah is making very clear that the baby born would be the God, who has the power to save His people. What situation in life are you facing that is overwhelming? God sent Jesus, just as Isaiah recorded, to be our Mighty God who saves us. I hope that this Christmas you see the small package that God sent but the big things He brings as Savior of the world.
For more see Isaiah
I remember a Christmas long ago when my father gave each of us boys a big gift. I do not remember what the gift was, but I do remember that it was small. Now when you normally receive a gift at Christmas you expect to remove the wrapping paper and expose the gift. That was not that happened. You see my father was a wise man who liked to inject a bit of humor at unexpected times. This was one of those times. I removed one layer of paper only to expose a second and then a third layer. Then I found a box and upon opening the box I discovered more layers of wrapping paper and then another box. This process repeated itself numerous times. While my mix of frustration and anticipation increased so did the laughter from my father. He was thoroughly enjoying seeing his plan at work. In Isaiah 9:6 we see God do the opposite of my dilemma. Through Isaiah, God promised to send His presence and His power in the form of a child yet to be born. Isaiah foretold of a son who would be born who would be the Mighty God. Isaiah is making very clear that the baby born would be the God, who has the power to save His people. What situation in life are you facing that is overwhelming? God sent Jesus, just as Isaiah recorded, to be our Mighty God who saves us. I hope that this Christmas you see the small package that God sent but the big things He brings as Savior of the world.
For more see Isaiah
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