Meditate.
For a child is born to us, a son is given
to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His
government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice
from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate
commitment of the LORD of Heaven's Armies will make this happen! Isaiah 9:6-7
For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only
Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal
life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the
world through him. John 3:16-17
No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God
lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us. And God has
given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us. Furthermore, we
have seen with our own eyes and now testify that the Father sent his Son to be
the Savior of the world. All who confess that Jesus is the Son of God have God
living in them, and they live in God. We know how much God loves us, and we
have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in
God, and God lives in them. 1
John 4:12-16
These verses out of Isaiah 9 are classic. The Savior and King that the world was waiting for was born as a little baby…in of all places a stable in Bethlehem. Bethlehem was a shepherd’s town. David, an ancestor of Jesus, had been a shepherd and at the time of Jesus’ birth sheep were raised in Bethlehem that were used for sacrifice at the Temple in Jerusalem. So this baby was wrapped in swaddling cloths, just like a baby lamb that would one day be sacrificed.
From Bethlehem, David’s hometown, came this Holy baby—part of the Trinity so that He would be part of: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. When we think of the Wonderful Counselor, we think of the Holy Spirit. The Mighty God and Everlasting Father invoke thoughts of our Heavenly Father, and Jesus Himself is our Prince of Peace. As you contemplate and meditate on the names of Jesus…and of our God, consider the other names of Jesus, besides Lord, King and Savior. Creator, Redeemer, Righteousness, Morning Star, Alpha and Omega, Messiah, Rabbi, Jehovah, Jehovah Jirah (Lord Provides), Jehovah Rapha (Healer), Yahweh, Yahweh Jireh (Provider), Yahweh Nissi (Banner), Yahweh Shalom (Peace), Yahweh Sabbaoth (Lord of Hosts), Sanctifier, Yahweh Ro’i or Jehovah-Raah (Lord is my Shepherd), Righteousness, Yahweh Elohim Israel (God of Israel) Adonai, Theos (Greek for God), Kurios (Greek for Lord), Despotes (Greek for Master), and Jehovah Shalom (Lord of Peace). Do some studies for yourself in the Blue Letter Bible, other on-line resources or in a concordance to discover more information on the names of Jesus. Seek to know more about Jesus. He has promised that if you seek Him, you will find Him.
Prayer ~ Jesus, help us to know You more day by day—for eternity. Just as David wrote..."Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world." Psalm 46:10. I am still before You, Lord. I know that You will one day be honored throughout the world. You are an awesome God. I am so glad to know that You are my God…my Creator, my Redeemer, my King, my Lord, my Protector, my great Physician, my Master, my Love…and my Friend. I praise Your very name. Jesus.
Verse of Salvation ~
Help us, O God of our salvation! Help us
for the glory of your name. Save us and forgive our sins for the honor of your name.
Psalm 79:9
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