Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end…to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:7 (NKJV) The Christmas story was the start of something miraculous. This Jesus who was born in a manger later went on to die on a cross for us. He established His Kingdom and gave us a way to live in the peace and power of God. No matter what happens in politics or world events, today’s verse offers us an incredible assurance. Isaiah 9:6 stated that the government would be on Jesus’ shoulders. Here in verse 7, it goes on to say that there will be …

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us… And he will be called…Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (NLT) Over the past two days, we’ve seen how Jesus wants to guide us in our decisions, how His miraculous power is available to us and how He made it possible for us to be in God’s family. Today, let’s look at one of the most well-known names of Jesus: Prince of Peace. When angels announced His birth, they said, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men” (Luke 2:14, NKJV). Some people mistake this verse to mean peace among men. But when you look around at the world, conflicts and wars still take place every day. The peace the angels were …

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us… And he will be called…Mighty God, Everlasting Father… Isaiah 9:6 (NLT) Yesterday, we began studying an incredible description of Jesus found in Isaiah 9:6-7 and discovered that He’s our Wonderful Counselor. Today, let’s look at two more names for Jesus: “Mighty God” and “Everlasting Father.” When you think of Jesus as a baby in a manger, you may not picture Him as mighty. But He said in John 14:9 (NLT), “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father!” All throughout the Gospels, we see examples of God’s power flowing through Jesus in mighty ways to heal the sick and raise the dead to life. What kind of need do you have …

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us… And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor… Isaiah 9:6 (NLT) One of the most popular Christmas Scriptures to read is Isaiah 9:6-7, a prophecy that uses a list of names to describe Jesus. Over the next few days, I want to take a closer look at each of these names and show you just how incredible the gift of Jesus really is. The first name is “Wonderful Counselor.” When you gave your life to Christ, He became your advisor! And the guidance He gives you is anything but ordinary. The word wonderful is rooted in wonder. Jesus counsels you with such extraordinary advice that people will be in awe of the wise decisions you make. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) …

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) We hear a lot about politics on the news these days, but did you know government is actually a part of the Christmas story? It’s true. Isaiah 9:6-7 holds a stunning prophecy about who Jesus would be as the Messiah—and it starts by saying, “the government will be upon His shoulder.” The Expanded Bible translates the word government as “rule, dominion.” What does this mean for us as believers? You may be Canadian, American or Chinese—but if you’ve given your life to Jesus Christ, you are first and foremost a part of the Kingdom of God. This kingdom transcends the country you call home or …