Mighty God, Everlasting Father
We’re spending three days exploring the four magnificent names of Christ from Isaiah 9:6, and today we tackle the final two: "The mighty God, The everlasting Father." These titles are a direct, undeniable statement of the divinity of the baby in the manger.
The world often focuses on the sweetness and innocence of the baby Jesus. While that humility is beautiful, we must never forget that wrapped in those swaddling clothes was "The mighty God."
He is the Mighty God because He is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. The hands that were wrapped in linen swaddling clothes are the same hands that flung the stars into space. He is powerful over sickness, nature, sin, and death. There is no problem in your life that is too big, too complex, or too old for the Mighty God to handle.
Wondeful, Counsellor
We continue our exploration of the glorious titles given to Christ in Isaiah 9:6. Today, let’s focus on the first two: "Wonderful, Counsellor."
When the prophet spoke those words, he was not merely providing the Messiah with pleasing names; he was describing the specific needs that only God could meet.
Have you ever found yourself completely stuck? You’ve exhausted all your own wisdom, consulted all your friends, and still cannot determine which path to take? We all encounter moments when we desperately require wisdom that exceeds human capability.
This is where the titles "Wonderful and Counsellor" come into play.