Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Today, we finish our thoughts on this verse. This is a passage that has been
dear to me from my days in elementary school. I remember our class having a
program for the PTO (as it was named back then). We sang Christmas songs, but
the part I remember the most is that we memorized this verse of Scripture and
presented it as part of that program. I have loved this verse since that time.
Even though I really did not understand it back then, I knew it was something
very special.
Each name given to our Lord builds upon the truth of the previous name. We
first understand there is something Wonderful about Jesus. I knew that back
then, but it had not become a personal message to me at that moment of time.
Through the years, I have come to know Him as my Counsellor. In my heart, I
have heard Him speak words to me that were needed at that moment. He gives me
words of encouragement as well as words of correction. He has done things in my
life that made me know that He is the mighty God. His power is infinite. Yes,
He spoke this universe into existence, but the power of His words have formed
me through the years. Those words became even more precious to me as I
came to realize the relationship that was given to me by my everlasting Father.
The little song, "Jesus Loves Me," takes on greater meaning each day
and as I hold that in my heart, I know Him as my Prince of Peace.
Sometimes peace is defined as the absence of turmoil, or freedom from
disturbance; tranquility. That describes peace, but for me, the definition of
peace is the presence of Jesus Christ. I am in full agreement with the
words of the Apostle Paul concerning this subject. " But now in Christ
Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of
Christ. For he is our peace..." (Ephesians 2:13-14) May the truth of
these names remain within us all the days of our lives.