Monday, December 20th
Read Isaiah 9:6
For to us a Child is born, to 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 of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
He is our Wonderful Counselor, but how do we know we’re hearing from God?
- Make a commitment to seek God in decision making. If it’s God’s direction, it will not contradict his Word.
- Seek the counsel of, and be accountable to others; a close friend of like faith, your spouse, or a board member.
- Ask God to give you the grace to yield to His counsel and will for your life.
Read Isaiah 9:6
For to us a Child is born, to 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 of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
Whether you are at the height of success in your life or at the edge of catastrophe, He is your Mighty God. Ephesians 6:10 teaches us that His “mighty power” is for us. He will not leave us half way through the journey.
- Where are you in your journey, the mountain top, the plains, or the valley? Know that He is there.
- Give thanks, that He is mighty in you and through you (Ephesians 6:10).
- Trust Him with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5).
Read Isaiah 9:6
For to us a Child is born, to 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 of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
It’s a comfort to know that God is the Everlasting Father of Eternity; He formed us in the womb (Psalms 139:5), journeys with us for our lifetime (Hebrews 13:5), and brings us back into His arms at journey’s end (John 11:25).
He is our spiritual Father, like no earthly Father has ever been. His name brings life, more than the air we breathe. He is love, and always wants the best for us (Romans 8:28).
He graciously gives us the choice to invite Him in. God promises to be there!
Ask God to take you and everything about you in His hands. Ask Him to direct your paths. Go with God, and enjoy His peace.
Thursday, December 23rd
Read Isaiah 9:6
For to us a Child is born, to 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 of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
Jesus is not just the one who brings Peace, but is the Prince of Peace. The prophet Micah, 700 years before Christ’s birth, declared “And He shall be their peace.” (Micah 5:2-5). His peace is not as elusive as we may imagine, but it is plentiful when we find ourselves in Him.
When we give our all to God, He becomes our all in all, and we are found in Him.
Make a commitment to love God from the inside out, with everything that is in you.
Look for God in people you meet and situations you face, be open to His Spirit in you, shaping you into a vessel of His Peace. Be His peace, hope, joy, and love to others, regardless of situation or circumstance.
Friday, December 24th
Read Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the latter time forth, even forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
The Message Bible, translates the passage above “and of peace there shall be no end”, to “and there'll be no limits to the wholeness he brings”. This is the promise of God for you! In Matthew 21:22, Jesus says “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
- Whatever your need, God is waiting and wants for you to bring it all to Him.
- When you pray, believe you have that which you have asked for, then wait expectantly (Psalms 5:3)
- Hold your prayers with open hands before God, with thankfulness for His answer.
- His answer may not, match up with what you think it should be, but you can count on it to be part of His plan.
Pray:
God, You are merciful; You sent Your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation. We ask for grace to truly hear their words of warning and wash our hands of our sins, that we may celebrate aright the remembrance of the birth of Christ. We await, with joy, the second coming in glory of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Christ lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.
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