A Child

Has Been Born

To Us

But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness - on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

Isaiah 9:1-7

The LORD Jesus saved us with His death. His personal character is strong yet gentle, holy yet forgiving, majestic yet humble - all combined.

Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor - giving us comfort and wisdom. The Mighty God - acting with power and authority. The Everlasting Father - providing for all our needs and protecting us. And the Prince of Peace - offering reconciliation with God and others.

Jesus is the image of the invisible God.

Our Daily Bread - December 19, 2004