Isaiah 9:1~7
To Us A Son Is Given, Ron Ward
THE PRINCE OF PEACE
Passage: Isaiah 9:1~7
Key verse: 6
1. A great light (1-5)
Like the constantly oppressed people of Naphtali and Zebulun, all people on earth walk in the darkness under the power of sin, death and Satan with no hope. Nevertheless, as God promised, Jesus came as the Great Light! He drives out all the darkness of our hearts. His death broke Satan's head. His resurrection gave us victory over death and sin. He takes away our shame and gives us true joy as in the harvest and in dividing the plunder. There would be peace among men.
2. For to us a child is born (6-7)
Jesus came as a baby in a manger, whom anyone can approach and cherish. But He is God! Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor who can solve all our problems. He is God Almighty who can save us from strong Satan, death and sin. He is the Everlasting Father who protects and trains us to be like him. He is the Prince of Peace who brings peace with God and with others. He rules with justice and righteousness forever.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for sending Jesus to shine into our darkness. Praise Jesus who is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace for each of us.
One Word: Baby Jesus--a great light, Mighty God!
