For Unto Us

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. 

And he 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. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this." (Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV).

I love these verses. I love the enthusiasm of the Lord. I love that God's plan becomes reality and that Scripture reveals the whole story. 

"For unto us" - the whole plan is for us, God's children, His beloved ones who worship Him. Each one is worthy if only they choose to believe. 

"Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" - how majestic and honored is the One who comes! How exciting to know He comes for us. 

"Of his government and peace there will be no end" - Eternally He oversees all that is happening and there is no reason to fret or fear.

"He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom" - He is in control of all things. He will be our King for evermore and rule with peace and grace.

"Establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness" - He is the Creator and Judge and abides with righteousness for all time. 

"The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this" - The blessing of the Son of Man, Son of God, comes as the result of God's enthusiastic devotion to His Great Plan and Goal. Zeal, excitement, wonder, delight! God's Son is coming, rejoice! 

Rejoice!