Introduction

Good morning, beloved family. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered here today, under the grace of our Lord, basking in the warmth of His love and the fellowship of His people? I am so grateful for each and every one of you, and for the privilege we share in coming together to worship and learn from His Word.

Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to the book of Isaiah, specifically to chapter 9, verses 6-7. Allow me to read this beautiful passage to you:

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this."

The great Christian writer, J.I. Packer once said, "The Christmas message is that there is hope for a ruined humanity--hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory--because at the Father's will Jesus became poor, and was born in a stable so that thirty years later He might hang on a cross." Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace was born in a humble stable, as a beacon of hope for a world in desperate need of salvation.

Let's bow our heads in prayer.

Dear Heavenly Father, we are so grateful for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. As we study Your Word today, we ask that You would open our eyes to see the beauty of Your truth, and open our hearts to receive it. We ask for a fresh revelation of who You are and what You have done for us. May our lives be forever changed as a result. We love You, Lord, and we commit this time to You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Divine Deliverance Demonstrated

We turn our attention now to the heart of this passage from Isaiah, where we see the birth of Jesus Christ as a demonstration of divine deliverance. The birth of Jesus Christ was the incarnation of God Himself, coming down to earth in human form. This was God stepping into our world, into our reality, to bring about a deliverance that we could not achieve on our own. This was God becoming man, so that man could be reconciled to God.

The first aspect of this divine deliverance we see in the birth of Jesus is the fulfillment of prophecy. Isaiah's words were not just poetic language or wishful thinking. They were a promise from God, a promise that He would send a Savior, a deliverer. And God, in His perfect timing, fulfilled that promise in the birth of Jesus. This fulfillment of prophecy is a powerful demonstration of God's faithfulness. He does not forget His promises. He does not abandon His people. He delivers on His word, even when it seems impossible.

The second aspect of this divine deliverance is the nature of Jesus Himself. He is described as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Each of these titles reveals something about the character of Jesus and the nature of the deliverance He brings. As Wonderful Counselor, He brings wisdom and guidance. As Mighty God, He brings power and authority. As Everlasting Father, He brings love and care. As Prince of Peace, He brings reconciliation and harmony. This is not a deliverance of force or coercion, but a deliverance of love, wisdom, power, and peace.

The third aspect of this divine deliverance is the scope of Jesus' reign. His government, His rule, is described as having no end. This is not a temporary deliverance, but an eternal one. Jesus did not come to establish a physical kingdom that would rise and fall like the kingdoms of this world. He came to establish a spiritual kingdom that would last forever. His rule is not limited by time or space. It transcends the boundaries of this world and reaches into eternity.

The fourth aspect of this divine deliverance is the method by which it is achieved. Jesus did not come as a conquering hero, wielding a sword and leading an army. He came as a child, born in a stable, to a humble family. He lived a life of service and sacrifice, ultimately giving His life on the cross to pay the price for our sins. This is a deliverance not of power and might, but of humility and love. It is a deliverance that comes not through the strength of man, but through the grace of God.

Dawning of Fulfilled Promises

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