Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. (Isa. 9:6–7)
Jesus is everything Isaiah depicted. Jesus is our source of wisdom, the power by which sin is defeated, the one who adopts us into the family of God forever, and the means by which we have peace with God and with one another. And his kingdom of peace and righteousness will never end. He is the hero at the center of God’s plan of redeeming grace, and nothing will impede God’s zeal to complete his plan. It is right to say that in Jesus you find everything you need in order to be what you were meant to be, to do what God designed you to do, and to enjoy life as God meant for you to enjoy it. Jesus is life. Jesus is hope. Jesus is the grace of God. We will spend eter- nity worshiping and celebrating him. Why not start now?
Reflection
Does your celebration of Christmas fill you with anticipation of Jesus’s future kingdom of peace and righteousness? Why or why not?
Prayer
Dear Jesus, I bow in humble adoration of you, my Savior and King. You are indeed a Wonderful Counselor and the Prince of Peace. And you are Mighty God and Everlasting Father! I praise your justice and your righteousness. Your rule is perfect and will extend forever. Thank you for subduing me to yourself and granting me a place in your eternal kingdom. In your name, amen.
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