And His name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9.6
What name did Jesus write on His paper at school? There are so many names from which to choose. Would it be Lamb of God, Saviour, Deliverer, King of kings and Lord of lords, Messiah, or Son of David?
God has given His people many names for Jesus. He did this so we could learn who He is and how He cares for us. Through Isaiah the prophet, God gave many names all at once!
Prophet Isaiah wrote this in chapter nine of Isaiah many years before Jesus was born.
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 Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Who is the child that is born? Who is the son given to us? God the Son, Jesus, was God’s gift to the world that first Christmas. One of the most famous verses in the Bible explains this. John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life”. This child will be so strong He can give eternal life to everyone who believes in Him! He will be so strong that the governments of the whole world will be easily managed on just one shoulder!
When someone believes in Jesus, they have eternal life in Heaven with God. One day, they will be able to walk and talk with Him, just like Adam and Eve did before sin ruined the world. In Heaven, Jesus will be our Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace in ways our minds cannot understand, yet.
The good news is Jesus can be these things even now for those who believe in Him. He can be our Wonderful Counsellor, filling us with wonder at who God is and giving us wisdom. Even now Jesus can be our Mighty God, rescuing us from our enemy, sin, and giving us strength to follow Him. Even now Jesus can be our Everlasting Father, the one who gives love, guidance, and help. Even now Jesus can be our Prince of Peace, the One who is with us, bringing us peace.
God, help us to believe in Jesus so He can be our Wonderful Counsellor, our Mighty God, our Everlasting Father, and our Prince of Peace!
Isaiah explains all that the Messiah will be to His people. Isaiah 9.6-7
How is Jesus (God the Son) like a gift to us from God the Father?
Which name of Jesus would help you most right now in your life?
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