HOPE SHINES FORTH!

Related image      Isaiah is one of my heroes in Scripture.  I decided for today to light on Isaiah 9.  He has a message for Judah, which is not one that everyone will be desirous to hear.  In the midst of hearing from God about His judgment for sin on Judah, God opens a wider door on His message for Isaiah, and in the midst of gloom and distress, the spirit of hope and His grace shine brilliantly.  Isaiah is speaking to northern Judah, specifically Galilee,  where the major hit of the Assyrian invasions have been focused. 

Look at his prophesy which was 700 years before Christ was born: "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; so those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned."  Galilee was also the area where the majority of the ministry of Jesus took place.  God certainly had a special blessing for this seemingly insignificant land!

 Verses 6-8 is the prophesy which pertains to the Christ follower and Judaism is still looking toward the coming of the Messiah. "For unto 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 increase 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."  Now how is that for a promise made and a promise kept? The Zeal of the Lord truly accomplished this. Imagine to foretell 700 years in the future and to be spot on! Isaiah is rich with prophecies of the Messiah's birth, death, and the Millennial reign of Christ.  Thank You Lord God, Loving Father for a promise made and a promise kept in The Child born and The Son Given!  Ever learning!  In process, still!  #IHAVETHREESONS.


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