Introduction

Greetings, dear friends. As we gather here today, let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to still our minds, and to focus our thoughts on the One who is our source of comfort, our beacon of hope, and our eternal promise keeper. Today, we are going to be turning our attention to a passage that is rich in its depth, resplendent in its beauty, and reassuring in its promises.

In the words of the great Charles Dickens, "It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself." Yes, dear friends, the peace that Jesus provides is not a superficial or temporary peace, but a profound, deep-rooted peace that transcends all understanding, a peace that is found only in submission to His reign.

As we prepare our hearts to receive the Word, let's bow our heads in prayer. Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for this beautiful day that You have made. We thank You for Your Word that is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As we meditate upon Your Word today, we pray that You would open our hearts and minds to receive Your truth. Help us to understand the depth of Your love and the richness of Your promises as revealed in Your Word. We pray that Your Word would take root in our hearts and bear fruit in our lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

As we turn our attention to the Word of God, let's open our hearts and minds to receive the truth that God wants to reveal to us today. Let's allow the truth of His Word to penetrate our hearts, to transform our minds, and to shape our lives. Let's allow the Word of God to be our guide, our comfort, and our hope. Let's allow the Word of God to be our source of strength, our beacon of hope, and our eternal promise keeper.

Perfect Promise Fulfilled

As we consider the words of Isaiah, we consider a promise that was made centuries before it was fulfilled. A promise that was spoken into the void of human despair and longing. A promise that was given by God Himself of a child.

This child was to be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. These are not just titles or designations. They are declarations of His character, His nature, and His mission. They are revelations of who He is and what He came to do.

The first declaration is that He is the Wonderful Counselor. The original Hebrew word for "wonderful" means beyond understanding or comprehension. It speaks of something that is extraordinary, marvelous, and awe-inspiring. The word for "counselor" refers to one who gives advice, guidance, and direction. It speaks of one who has wisdom, understanding, and insight.

Together, these words paint a picture of a counselor. He is beyond our understanding, a counselor who is extraordinary in His wisdom, a counselor who is marvelous in His guidance, a counselor who is awe-inspiring in His insight. This is the counselor who was promised to us. This is the counselor who was born to us.

Profound Peace Provided

Now, let us consider the peace provided by the birth of this child ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO