Dec 20 – Wonderful – Isaiah 9:6

 Dec 20 – Wonderful – Isaiah 9:6

 

     Isaiah then names the person and gives his qualities.  The word "wonderful" is used in the Bible to describe something that excites or calls forth wonder1. It is used in the Old Testament to translate the Hebrew words "pala'" or "pele'". In the New Testament, it is translated from the Greek word "thaumasios"1. In Isaiah 9:6, the word "wonderful" is used as one of the names of Jesus.  Jesus is beyond comparison.  He is the essence, nature, and character of God in the flesh.  Jesus is God with a face.  He is the perfect union of natural and the divine.  This word describes who Jesus is and how He will deal with us.

QUOTES FOR DEC 19, 2025

 

Dec 19 – The Government – Isaiah 9:6

 Dec 19 – The Government – Isaiah 9:6

 

     Isaiah sees in the future the reign and rule of Jesus Christ.  When Jesus was facing Pilate, he told that if his reign was now that His followers would come and rescue Him.  Jesus knew that his reign was of the spiritual kind for now but in the future, He will come and rule on the earth.  When He does it will be with justice and truth.  There is a time when Jesus will reign, and the beautiful thing is that we will reign with Him.  The government of Jesus Christ is first and foremost one of compassion and love.  No one will be able to lie to the Lord because he knows all and sees all.  Jesus came the first time as the suffering Savior.  The second time He will come as the conquering King.  Each has its role and place. 

QUOTES FOR DEC 18, 2024

 

Dec 18 – For Unto Us – Isaiah 9:6

 Dec 18 – For Unto Us – Isaiah 9:6

 

     We are just a week away from Christmas and so today are over the next few days we are going to examine tis wonderful promise and passage from Isaiah.  The prophets say, “Unto us a child is born unto us a child is given.”  Isiah saw some 700 years before the event that a unique and one-of-a-kind child was going to be born.  This child would have one mission and that was to save mankind from our sins.  This child was given not just the one nation but for all nations.  His sacrifice would have a universal application.  It has been said that if we were the only person alive Jesus would have come to save us.  The reality of today that there are more than 8 billion people that live on this planet and each one can come to Christ.  Jesus was given for us because we needed Him.  Let us do our part and share it with our friends during this holiday season. 

QUOTES FOR DEC 17, 2024

 

Dec 17 – Save Us – Isaah 25:9

 Dec 17 – Save Us – Isaah 25:9

 

     Isaiah encourages his audience and readers to worship the Lord because He is the God who saves.  A modern song today says everyone needs compassion and the mighty God who saves.  Sometimes it fees that we are going down for the third time and we are about to expire.  That is when God comes to the rescue.  The nation of Israel had its back to the sea and the Egyptian army to its front.  In that moment it looked bad for Israel.  Moses asked the Lord what to do and the Lord told him to lead the people through the Red Sea. The wind began to blow, and the sea parted, and the Lord provided a way where there was no way.  Notice the Lord did not take the people out of the scene but provided a way for them.  This often happens and, in that moment, it becomes a lesson of faith.  Israel and we learn that God is the Mighty One who saves.  Remember that when you found yourself in an impossible situation.  Your story is not over yet.