Christ is Coming #14

We end this second week of Advent with our focus on Peace in Isaiah 9: 

6 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.
7 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.

What is it we are looking for and need? We are looking for a Leader who is wise, powerful, dependable and Who will bring us Peace - a truly lasting peace. Notice, there is almost a mirror image here between verse 6 and 7: What will God do? Give us His Son. Who will He be? The Great King. What will He do? Be the Prince of Peace. Then, in verse 7, it goes in Reverse.  What will He do? Increase Peace? Who will He be? One after the throne of David? Who will do this? The Lord.  What is the core of the Passage? The Peace we need and long for. May you have true peace this Advent season.