God's Glory Church

Have you ever had your hopes up for someone and they let you down? We live in a broken world and even the best people fail and hurt. But Isaiah knew that someone would come who would be different. He will be reliable, consistent and just what we need.

In Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah points to a king with four titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. But what do these names mean?

An amazing counselor is someone who is wise, intelligent, and compassionate. This is the kind of leader who provides support, advice and direction in life.

One whose title contains the word “mighty” is strong, steadfast, and ready to stand up for what is right.

This king will be the Eternal Father, the One who sees His people as His children, not servants.

And the Prince of Peace describes the One who has dedicated Himself to building bridges between different groups and ensures that everyone has everything they need for a full and healthy life.

On Christmas morning, a Son was born with all these wonderful titles. Not in a palace or a castle, but in a modest, ordinary nursery.

When we look at the life of Jesus, we see how He consistently demonstrated these qualities. He supported and gave advice to people who had questions. He was strong in the face of threats and temptations. He cared deeply for everyone he met. And Jesus gave His life to restore peace between God and people forever and ever.

Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Eternal Father, and the Prince of Peace. Have you seen Him in each of these roles in your life? How do you see the wisdom, power, kindness and constant care of Jesus in your life?