God's Zeal for Us

 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.

On this Christmas day we remember that God knows what we need - what is best for us - and He gives that to us.  We need This Child. We need someone to truly lead. We need the peace that only He can give. Moreover, God has the wherewithal to do this. He has a zeal for us, a jealously for us, which makes Him willing to pull out all the stops.  Stop today and receive His Gift; hold Him in your arms and say "thanks." Realize what a zealous, jealous love God has for you to send His Son.