Wednesday, February 15, 2017

PRINCE OF PEACE

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 Writer/Producer/Lyricist
Founder/CEO
Bible Stories Theatre of
Fine & Performing Arts

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