Unto Us...

Verse of the day: Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

During the time of this prophecy, the southern kingdom was under the rule of Ahaz, and times were increasing in darkness and distress. The northern kingdom was on the verge of being taken captive by the Assyrians. How hopeless that time would have been for Israel. The longing for their Messiah would have been great, as they looked forward to being freed from their turmoil. Even so today, there are many whose lives are in turmoil. They have no hope, and cannot see a way out of the distress they are experiencing. Many may be suffering heartbreak because of some kind of loss (whether saved or unsaved). Unlike Israel in those days, our Savior has already come. The Messiah, our Wonderful Counselor, the Everlasting Father, and our Prince of Peace was already born unto us, and has given His life for this dark, and lost, world. Today, as we celebrate with family, and friends, let us not forget what Christmas is all about. It is about Jesus. Let us not forget those who are living in distress, and turmoil. Let us take time to remind each other that God's peace is available to all of us who have already believed, and called upon Him. We must take time today to share Jesus with our unsaved family, and friends, that they too would receive eternal life, and have hope (the Living Hope) in this hopeless world. Let us make Jesus the center of our celebration today, and every day. We wish all who read this a very Merry, and Blessed, Christmas! For those who do not know Jesus personally, our prayer is that today you receive the greatest gift ever given to man/woman, the gift of eternal life that can only be obtained through faith in Jesus, and His finished work on Calvary. For those who do know Him, our brothers, and sisters, in Christ, may your day be filled with praise, and thanksgiving, for our Wonderful Lord and Savior. May the Lord afford us all the opportunity to share His love with all those we encounter today, and every day. God bless!