ISAIAH 9
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;
and the government shall be uponhis shoulder, and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.– Isaiah 9:6-7
ISAIAH 9 FOR TO US A CHILD IS BORN
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
One silent night a son is given and to us a child is born
The Lord God loved us so much so He gave his Only Begotten Son
He rules over all kingdoms and he is the Prince of Peace
He makes sure that justice and righteousness reigns on earth
Praise the Son of God who is the Only Way to the Father
Believe in Him so you can have a life that is eternal.
What a privilege and honor it was for the prophet Isaiah to be given this revelation about our Prince of Peace, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God and Everlasting Father thousands of years ago before we were born. Scholars and bible experts calculate Jesus’ time at the same time of King Herod which was between 6 and 4 BC. The Father gave us a resume of Jesus before he was born. Isaiah became God’s spokesperson to give us the identity of his Son Jesus Christ.
In this account we hear of different attributes of God: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, Just and Righteous God. The Old Testament books of Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel contain much of God’s promises to his people. These two verses hold a big chunk of those promises. It assures us of good counsel from the Lord Jesus Christ, unending peace and strength, assurance that He is the one in control and that anyone who believes in him will have everlasting life. It brings comfort and security for the believers who live in a very corrupt world. It gives them hope and expectancy.
REFLECTION
- What among these traits of God mentioned in these two verses are the most significant to you and why?
