"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6 NIV)
In Jesus’ day, as well as our own, there was a hope that the governing bodies would be the force to change the world and bring the hope and peace that was and is so desperately needed.
Jesus came onto the scene, born in humble surroundings, turning on its head the picture of what the world had been waiting for. This verse points us to a better vision and promise- to the redeeming work that God has in store for all of creation when we place our trust in Jesus.
We place our faith in institutions, money, power, jobs, security, people, when God longs for that trust to be placed in him – the Everlasting Father… the Wonderful Counselor.. our Mighty God… our Prince of Peace.
In this crazy year, where are you placing your trust? For many of us this year has brought us to our knees both figuratively and literally – who or what are you kneeling before? That will make all the difference in the peace you will find.
How are you sharing the peace you find with others?