We tend to read this Scripture around Christmas and for me it's a little like the smell of pine - it brings back fond memories and an overwhelming sense of peace to my heart. It is a very familiar Scripture that speaks of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. We could spend an entire week meditating on the delightful morsels within this passage. In fact, let's do that. Would you join me this week, and commit to read every day this passage and spend just a few minutes meditating on the promises and proclamations?
Isaiah 9:6-7
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.
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.
Commentary:
"Child...Son. These terms elaborate further on Immanuel, the child to be born to the virgin...The virgin's child will also be the royal Son of David, with rights to the Davidic throne...government. In fulfillment of this verse and Psalm 2:9, the Son will rule the nations of the World...Wonderful, Counselor. The remaining three titles each consist of two words, so the intention was probably that each pair of words indicate one title. Here, the title would be "Wonderful Counselor."...Mighty God. As a powerful warrior, the Messiah will accomplish the military exploits mentioned in 9:3-5.... Everlasting Father. The Messiah will be a Father to His people eternally. As Davidic King He will compassionately care for and discipline them... Prince of Peace. The government of Immanuel will procure and perpetuate peace among the nations of the world....throne of David. The virgin's Son will be the rightful heir to David's throne and will inherit the promises of the Davidic covenant..." [The MacArthur Bible Commentary pg. 770].
Diane Hunt is the Director of Addiction Recovery and Development at America's KESWICK. In addition to her Keswick responsibilities which keep her busy, she loves to read, write and teach, travel and laugh with her grandchildren. Diane has been married to her husband John over 25 years. She has 2 children, 2+ grandchildren, 3 step-children, and 7 step-grandchildren.
Isaiah 9:6-7
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.
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.
Commentary:
"Child...Son. These terms elaborate further on Immanuel, the child to be born to the virgin...The virgin's child will also be the royal Son of David, with rights to the Davidic throne...government. In fulfillment of this verse and Psalm 2:9, the Son will rule the nations of the World...Wonderful, Counselor. The remaining three titles each consist of two words, so the intention was probably that each pair of words indicate one title. Here, the title would be "Wonderful Counselor."...Mighty God. As a powerful warrior, the Messiah will accomplish the military exploits mentioned in 9:3-5.... Everlasting Father. The Messiah will be a Father to His people eternally. As Davidic King He will compassionately care for and discipline them... Prince of Peace. The government of Immanuel will procure and perpetuate peace among the nations of the world....throne of David. The virgin's Son will be the rightful heir to David's throne and will inherit the promises of the Davidic covenant..." [The MacArthur Bible Commentary pg. 770].
Diane Hunt is the Director of Addiction Recovery and Development at America's KESWICK. In addition to her Keswick responsibilities which keep her busy, she loves to read, write and teach, travel and laugh with her grandchildren. Diane has been married to her husband John over 25 years. She has 2 children, 2+ grandchildren, 3 step-children, and 7 step-grandchildren.
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