Isaiah 9:6-7
“He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.“
For a child has been born for us,
a son given to us;
authority rests upon his shoulders;
and he is named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
His authority shall grow continually,
and there shall be endless peace
for the throne of David and his kingdom.
He will establish and uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time onward and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Isaiah 9:6-7
This passage from Isaiah has long been understood as a prophecy of Jesus’ birth and the promise of the coming Kingdom of God.
“Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Which of these titles stands out to you the most? Take a few moments to journal some thoughts about it.
Think of a common place or event of your week (workplace, living room, grocery shopping, etc.). What would that place be like with “endless peace, justice, and righteousness”? Pray for that place and the people there.
PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK
Light of life, you came in flesh, born into human pain and joy, and shattered the power of darkness. Be born in us with that same light, O Christ, that we may see your presence among us and join our lives with the song of the angels who celebrated your birth and worship you still. Amen.