Sunday, December 25, 2011

unto us a child is born,

25 December 2011
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, Counsellor, the Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

A Saviour has born to save the mankind and to remove the darkness, and to enlighten the world.
It is the rich gift of God to mankind. God loves His children and to give redemption He gave His only Son JESUS to mankind.

  • Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”Acts 4:12
  • For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”.John 3:16
The Messiah was the gift of the God of love. Man had no claim on him, we have nothing to claim or deny. 
God voluntarily gave his Son to be a sacrifice for the sins of the world. He was described as-- Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
·         Wonderful --  means superb, magnificent and the whole thing  as a miracle;

  • “The LORD is my strength and my defense  he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him. Exodus 15:2;
  •  “How long will it be before these astonishing things are fulfilled?”Daniel 12:6.
The above verses  denotes  the unusual and remarkable summation of qualities that distinguished the Messiah.
·         wonderful counselor
It expresses a distinct attribute, or quality, denotes one of honorable rank; one who is suited to stand near princes and kings as their adviser. It is expressive of great wisdom, and of qualifications to guide and direct the human race.
·         The mighty God - is one, is applied to the Messiah.

  • In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1
  •  “We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.1 John 5:20;
  • 'The name 'mighty God,' is unquestionably attributed to the true God in Isaiah 10:21
·         The everlasting Father -  means 'The man abiding forever. and HE  is the Father of eternity- endless.

  • "The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9:19;
  • "They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. Psalm 19:10.
·         Prince of Peace- He is "our peace". Father of peace. none in this whole world can give peace .

  • Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14;
  • 'For he himself is our peace,…. Ephesians 2:14.
Have a Christ-centered Christmas-


Let the Joy if this season fill your heart and soul with Peace and Love.

 MERRY CHRISTMAS

God Bless