There is something so peaceful and comforting in
these words of Isaiah. I love this book
and have been drawn to it during those seasons of life where peace was not
prevalent and the need for comfort was at a premium.
Isaiah 9:2,6 (NIV) “2 The
people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land
of the shadow of death a light has dawned… 6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the
government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
There is a note in the margin of my Bible which I
wrote at some time calling verse 6 a birth announcement. During a time when Isaiah was warning the
people of the need to straighten up their lives or there would be consequences,
we read about a baby, a very special baby—one whose light will shine over a
darkened world. Isaiah was heralding a
message of greatest hope.
This message is as important today as it was
hundreds of years ago. This message is
still ignored by many today as it was hundreds of years ago; but that doesn’t
change fact of its significance. We embrace this season of Christmas for so many
reasons. It is a time of family
togetherness, a time to reflect on the reason Jesus came to us as a baby.
If you are experiencing a dark time – Jesus is your
light. We can all get caught up in the
wonder of the birth of a Savior and we can express our joy by loving one
another and sharing that love in the form of gifts and family gatherings. It is all good when Jesus is at the center.
Read Isaiah 9:1-7 here
Listen to Isaiah 9:1-7 here
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