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. ~ Isaiah 9:6
At Christmas, we celebrate the arrival of Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of over a millennium of prophecies. Over 600 years before His birth, Isaiah prophesied that a child would be born but that a Son would be given. Isaiah was differentiating between the physical and the eternal being of Christ. Jesus, as a child had to be born, but Jesus as the Son of God, He had to be given. Why?
Because Jesus’ role in the Trinity is that of the Son. Therefore, He has and will always be the Son. Isaiah was speaking to the eternal God that is Christ Jesus. So, this Christmas, let us rejoice and give thanks for our God Himself saved us. He Himself redeemed. He Himself washed us clean and cleansed us from all unrighteousness.
Thank You, LORD, that You didn’t leave my redemption up to chance. You didn’t leave it up to fate or even a person You created just for the part, You Yourself set off Your Godliness and stepped into the form of man to save me. Thank You, LORD, for Your never-ending love. Please help me not to get caught up in all the things that are currently happening this Christmas, but instead, help me to focus on You. Help me to dwell in Your unconditional love. Teach me to love You the way You love me. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.