A Child is Born

Today's Reading: Luke 2:11, Isaiah 9:6,7

"For there is born to you this day...
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Glory to God in the Highest
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men."
Luke 2:11

When the baby Jesus was born to Mary, it fulfilled prophecies thousands of years old. They were promises God made to save people. Ever since they sinned in the garden, God began reaching out to them to give the light of hope. Remember the promises to Abraham and David? Here is one in Isaiah that the verse above perfectly fulfills.

 "For unto us a child is born, 
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be 
upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called Wonderful, 
Counselor, Mighty God, 
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government and 
peace there will be no end.
Upon the throne of David and 
over His kingdom, to order it 
and establish it 
with judgment and justice.
From that time forward, even forever."
Isaiah 9:6,7

In our world since Jesus the Prince of Peace came; people still hate one another and war destroys the hope of peace on earth. Sin has continued just as before. Did anything change since Jesus came? Yes, when we believe in Him, we can be close to God and have peace with Him. We can live each day with His peace in our hearts.

The biggest difference will come when Christ returns to be the Great King and reign on this earth. Then there will be peace forever; as He rules as the Prince of Peace. There will be no more sin, death, sorrow or crying. No more pain, for the old miserable things will have passed away and we will be blessed to live forever in God's Kingdom of PEACE. Praise God for His Son, beautiful Jesus. He is truly

WONDERFUL, OUR COUNSELOR, MIGHTY GOD

EVERLASTING FATHER, PRINCE OF PEACE!

MAY YOUR KINGDOM COME AND YOUR WILL BE DONE
ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.