“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6, ESV) One of the most beautiful and powerful Christian hymns is “It Is Well with My Soul.” The first verse and chorus read: When peace, like a river, … [Read more...] about He Shall Be Called Prince of Peace
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He Shall Be Called Everlasting Father
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6, ESV) There are more than a few members of our church who have recently experienced loss with the death of loved ones. These are sad moments. Death will rob us of the … [Read more...] about He Shall Be Called Everlasting Father
He Shall Be Called Mighty God
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6, ESV) We find God in the least likely of places. He is found in human flesh as a baby in a manger. He is found as a criminal crucified on a cross. If you were to look … [Read more...] about He Shall Be Called Mighty God
He Shall Be Called Wonderful Counselor
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6, ESV) He shall be called Wonderful Counselor! Wonderful! There is great wonder associated with the child to be born. Wonder is mystery. Wonder is awe. Wonder is it is … [Read more...] about He Shall Be Called Wonderful Counselor
The Government Shall Be upon His Shoulder
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6, ESV) Anyone tired of politics? The presidential race seems more absurd than ever before. We talk about the clowns we have to choose from, and it gives us something about … [Read more...] about The Government Shall Be upon His Shoulder