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, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6
“This Child was born for the benefit of us men, of us sinners, of all believers, from the beginning to the end of the world. Justly is he called Wonderful, for he is both God and man. His love is the wonder of angels and glorified saints.
He is the Counsellor, for he knew the counsels of God from eternity; and he gives counsel to men, in which he consults our welfare. He is the Wonderful Counsellor; none teaches like him.
He is God, the mighty One. Such is the work of the Mediator, that no less power than that of the mighty God could bring it to pass. He is God, one with the Father.
As the Prince of Peace, he reconciles us to God; he is the Giver of peace in the heart and conscience; and when his kingdom is fully established, men shall learn war no more. The government shall be upon him; he shall bear the burden of it. Glorious things are spoken of Christ’s government. There is no end to the increase of its peace, for the happiness of its subjects shall last for ever.”
– Matthew Henry
Merry Christmas all!
A blessed Christmas to you and your husband, Christina!!!
Merry Christmas to you and Lydia! Blessing God with you for our Savior! xoxo
Merry Christmas Christina!
I think I’ll listen to Handels Messiah tomorrow (the whole thing). My husband and son will be at church, so I will have the whole morning to soak in this wonderful, glorifying music. I would love to be at church with them, but I’m on bedrest for the rest of this pregnancy.
Oh, Jessica! Pray you and the the little one in your womb have a beautiful and blessed Christmas morning! When is your due date? I will be praying for you for the duration of your pregnancy! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas my precious friend! I hope that you and Steven have a wonderful day, don’t eat too much of that amazing food, I gotta get a little bite anyway 🙂 Love and blessings to you precious Sister!
Merry Christmas, Teresa! I so wish you were closer so that we could enjoy Christmas together! I won’t eat too much — promise! BUT I’ll eat a little (just a little) for you! Love and blessings to you!
Lovely. Thank you dear Sis.
Reposted this passage and commentary in my FB status, with blog reference.
Thank you God for the greatest gift of all, your Son Jesus Christ.
Merry Christmas,
Elba
Merry Christmas Elba! I’ve visited la cocina a few times in recent days! Looking good! Wishing you and Mike a beautiful and blessed Christmas holiday and New Year!