Isaiah 9:6 The Message For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He'll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness.
It is the Eve of Christmas Eve - or Christmas Adam as Maddie Newstrom says - because, well of course Adam came before Eve. :)
The hustle and bustle of the season was in full swing this year in our world, but for some reason seems a bit more controlled than previous years. We appear to be in good shape for the next week and half of Christmas and New Year's celebrations with family. There will be much of our favorite foods, opening gifts, children's happy faces, hugs, football (had to throw that in), and time spent with family just being around them and enjoying each other's company.
The scripture that pops up when sitting down tonight is Isaiah 9:6 - particularly the part that says that the government shall be upon his shoulders. This is one of those times where it seems like I don't even have the foggiest idea of what this means. At the most basic level it shows me the sheer strength of this one who would come - almost an Atlas like image - might, authority, rulership seem to be the themes that go with this.
This image seems to be at odds with imagery we have at Christmas of the Christ Child. Sweet, beautiful songs like Away in a Manger and Silent Night lull us into the tenderness of the moment. When you look at the last phrase of the third verse of Silent Night it says "Jesus, Lord at Thy birth". There in that humble stable, a sweet baby boy is the King of kings and Lord of lords.
I'm going into the next couple of days with eyes wide open to the reality of this baby born as my King. I am expectant for the fresh revelation that will come and a newness of the celebration of Christmas.
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