Christmas Lights

O. T. #1581  "Christmas Lights"
Dec. 9, 2019
Isaiah 9
For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulders: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (verse 6)

LET IT GLOW

Now, who doesn't enjoy driving around town or the big city looking at the Christmas lights? Houses are lit up, yards are glowing. We have several places that set up the nativity scene using lights.  Seeing them each year doesn't get old. Don't those lights seem to brighten up our life? Try looking at them without smiling-impossible, I say.

The territories of Zebulun and Naphtali represent the northern kingdom as a whole. These are also the territories where Jesus grew up and often ministered; this is why they would see "a great light."  John referred to Jesus as the "true light" (John 1:9). Jesus referred to Himself as "the light of the world" (John 8:12). Whenever we see lights at Christmas, let them remind us that they recall Christ, our True Light. (Life Application Study Bible)

Theses two tribes of Israel, located west of the Jordan River and northeast Galilee, were the first invaded by Assyrian king, (2 Kings 15:29) which marked the beginning of dark days for Israel.

God promised to send a light shining for everyone living in the shadow of death. Then and later was a difficult time for the Jews during the Roman Empire, which ruled during the birth and life of Jesus.

Is Jesus the Light of our life? Do we ask Him to remove the darkness of captivity in our life?
Are we letting our light shine before people? Do we ask Jesus to brighten up our life?

LET IT GROW

Shall we take a closer look at the second prophecy Isaiah wrote? (The first one was found in 7:14. In case you missed it, check it out.)

This special child born to a virgin is the Son of God and the Son of David, the divine-gift. He was placed in Mary by the Holy Spirit.(7:14)
The government will upon His shoulders. His authority is superior.  Jesus is our God-like King.

What are the 4 names given to this Christ child? (Notice the 2-word titles):

• Wonderful, pele' (peh'-leh), refers to a miracle; marvelous thing.
• Counsellor, in the Greek, is the same word and meaning. The two words of this title are actually an appositional genitive and may be rendered a wonderful counselor or a wonderful counselor. (Falwell)
• Counselor is often used parallel with king. He is a God-like counsel of a God-like King. (Falwell)
• Mighty God, Heb'el Gibbor, means powerful; warrior; hero.
• Everlasting Father, 'abiy'ad, literally means Father of Eternity; the Lord of eternity and Author of eternal life.
• Prince of Peace, shar-shalom, refers to happy, favor.

We know of His kingdom, throne, world rule, peaceful reign, and eternal kingdom, as well as His virgin birth. Also, we know Jesus is God Himself incarnate. What a Wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord!
Do you need Him to work wonder in your life today? He is able and ready. Just ask Him.


Which one do you and I need in our life today? for me, I always need a Wonderful Counselor. I ask for His wisdom to make decisions about this and that.


LET IT GO

Praise Jesus for being my Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.