Isaiah 9:2-6
“2 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.
3 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. 4 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. 5 For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. 6 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.”
Isaiah’s prophecy of Christ is that of the light that shines and beckons all who live and walk in darkness to come to Him. Christ will lift all burdens, all sins that have been oppressing His people. Christ will be born as a child, and this child will be God’s son and He will have God’s authority.
And He will be wonderful, mighty, and everlasting. He will be the Prince of Peace.
Christ’s birth is a time of great joy and great hope.
The light shines in the darkness.
May the love of Christ be with you,
Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)
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