MESSIAH’S
COMING
Isaiah 9:6-7
King James Version (KJV)
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
9:
6, 7 The four told name and attributes of the child (Messiah) who shall be born to reign forever upon the throne of David are given. Wonderful, Counsellor (see 28:29) is
likely one name that expresses His ability as a political guide and leader.
He
is the living Word, the infallible source of guidance, the inexhaustible wisdom,
the Truth, and the Way. On Him will rest the government (the entitlement to rule). Mighty God: The Child is God incarnate, the omnipotent One. The
word translated “mighty” has the
additional meaning of “hero”. The
Lord is the infinite Hero of His people, the Divine Warrior who has triumphed
over sin and death. Everlasting Father
expresses Christ’s fatherly care. The name in not in conflict with that of the
First Person of the Trinity. Jesus said to Philip, “He that hath see me hath seen the Father” (John 14:9).
“Everlasting”
can also mean everywhere present; He has the divine attributes of both eternity
and omnipresence as He rules upon the throne of David and within the hearts of
the redeemed. Prince of Peace: His reign will be characterized by shalom, health, well-being, prosperity,
happiness, and cessation of enmity. The NT states this require His triumph over
Satan.
In Christ,
Janet
Irene Thomas
Playwright/Director/Screen
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