For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. -Is. 9:6-7
God's gift to us, His Son, is defined in detail through His glorious name:
Wonderful Counselor – all wisdom and guidance
Mighty God – all strength and power
Everlasting Father – eternal, ever-present care and comfort
Prince of Peace - all health, well-being, prosperity, happiness, and the end of hostility
His name is more than a mere word. According to an Amplified Bible footnote, it's "His self-revelation." A name is defined as "the active presence of the person in the fullness of his character." To know His name is "to see those attributes and apprehend that character the name represents." What a gift Jesus Christ is to us! May we behold and apprehend His character. May we know the active presence of God's Son in His fullness.
In this season, allow the Holy Spirit to bestow upon you what the Father has given. Let's open all His gifts to us. His joy is for us to receive, value, and use His presents (presence) wisely. Heaven has come down to earth. Let's pray and allow Him to zealously order and establish with justice and judgment the Kingdom of God-With-Us as it has come from the time of His birth, to now, even forevermore!
- Elese
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