Please read and mediatate on the Old Testament prophecy found in Isaiah 9: 2-7:
2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. 4 For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. 5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. 6 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. 7 Of the greatness 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.
I just think this is one of the most meaningful and beautifully written prophecies in the Bible.
The prophet Isaiah had the difficult task to foretell the hardship and misery the Israelites would endure if they didn't repent and return to God. But in these verses he gives them much hope for the future as he prophesies about the child to be born who would become their Messiah. Yes, in the midst of their darkness would come a Great Light bringing Peace and Hope.
Jesus offers that same hope to us today. On our darkest days when we feel nothing will ever turn out right we can go to our Wonderful Counselor and He will light our way and bring peace in our hearts. Praise Him!
Prayer: Everlasting Father, thank you for Your Hope that brings us Peace.
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