The Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:6 proclaims a stunning truth that transcends the ages: Jesus is the Prince of Peace. This title reminds us that true peace is not the mere absence of conflict but the presence of a Person—Christ himself, the Sar Shalom, the Captain of Contentment, the Lord of Rest. As we close the year, the chaos of life often reveals where we seek peace apart from Him. Yet, in Christ, we find a peace that surpasses understanding, even in the midst of trials, because peace is not circumstantial but relational. To know His peace, we must place ourselves under His authority, trusting Him completely with every care. In doing so, we experience the profound, unshakable reality of His presence ruling over our hearts. As 2025 begins, may we humble ourselves under the Prince of Peace, whose reign brings rest to our souls and hope to our world.
Isaiah 9:6 proclaims a stunning truth that transcends the ages: Jesus is the Prince of Peace. This title reminds us that true peace is not the mere absence of conflict but the presence of a Person—Christ himself, the Sar Shalom, the Captain of Contentment, the Lord of Rest. As we close the year, the chaos of life often reveals where we seek peace apart from Him. Yet, in Christ, we find a peace that surpasses understanding, even in the midst of trials, because peace is not circumstantial but relational. To know His peace, we must place ourselves under His authority, trusting Him completely with every care. In doing so, we experience the profound, unshakable reality of His presence ruling over our hearts. As 2025 begins, may we humble ourselves under the Prince of Peace, whose reign brings rest to our souls and hope to our world.
The Mighty God
The mighty God—our El Gibur—is not merely a concept to marvel at but a reality to embrace. Isaiah foretold His coming, John declared His divinity, and Jesus demonstrated His power in flesh, yet veiled for our sake. This is the Savior who spoke creation into existence, upheld the cosmos by His word, and stooped to bear our sin. His might is not distant; it works in us, transforming our selfish wills into a desire to please Him. It works for us, renewing strength when we are faint and giving grace sufficient in every trial. And it works through us, empowering even the weakest to shine His light to a dark world. This season, we don’t merely remember a baby in a manger—we bow before the eternal Champion, the one who was and is God Himself, mighty to save and mighty to sustain.
The mighty God—our El Gibur—is not merely a concept to marvel at but a reality to embrace. Isaiah foretold His coming, John declared His divinity, and Jesus demonstrated His power in flesh, yet veiled for our sake. This is the Savior who spoke creation into existence, upheld the cosmos by His word, and stooped to bear our sin. His might is not distant; it works in us, transforming our selfish wills into a desire to please Him. It works for us, renewing strength when we are faint and giving grace sufficient in every trial. And it works through us, empowering even the weakest to shine His light to a dark world. This season, we don’t merely remember a baby in a manger—we bow before the eternal Champion, the one who was and is God Himself, mighty to save and mighty to sustain.
Wonderful Counsellor
The names of Christ, prophetically given in Isaiah 9:6, are a window into the very heart of God. They remind us that Jesus is both incomprehensibly vast—"Wonderful" beyond our understanding—and intimately near as our "Counselor," who knows us, guides us, and meets us in our brokenness. In His humanity and deity, Christ embodies the infinite wisdom and tender compassion of God. He is the one who invites us to bring our struggles, fears, and frailty to Him, promising not only understanding but also transformation. Let us turn to Him—honest in our need, attentive to His Word, and obedient to His call—knowing that the Wonderful Counselor is the anchor of our hope and the guide for our weary souls.
The names of Christ, prophetically given in Isaiah 9:6, are a window into the very heart of God. They remind us that Jesus is both incomprehensibly vast—"Wonderful" beyond our understanding—and intimately near as our "Counselor," who knows us, guides us, and meets us in our brokenness. In His humanity and deity, Christ embodies the infinite wisdom and tender compassion of God. He is the one who invites us to bring our struggles, fears, and frailty to Him, promising not only understanding but also transformation. Let us turn to Him—honest in our need, attentive to His Word, and obedient to His call—knowing that the Wonderful Counselor is the anchor of our hope and the guide for our weary souls.