The Gift

Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Are you still trying to determine that perfect gift for your loved one? Your children have given you a list a mile long. Isaiah 9:6 is a great Bible verse to remind our families and each of us about The Gift…

Isaiah 9:6, For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…

We have been given the profound gift of Jesus.

A child is born - The Son of Man. This speaks to the humanity of Jesus. A Son is given – The Son of God. This speaks to the deity of Jesus. One tells us He was the Baby in Bethlehem, the others tell us He is the God of Glory. As a child He was born to live with us, as a Son He was given to die for us.

…and the government shall be upon his shoulder…

We have been given the powerful gift of Jesus.

Jesus is the One who governs us. He is the One who guides us. He came the first time to redeem the world. The second time He comes, He comes to reign over the world.

…and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

We have been given the personal gift of Jesus.

Now this child, this Son that is given unto us, Jesus Christ has many names. We know Him as Jesus, Lord, Master, Savior, Christ, Messiah. He has many titles: King of Kings, Lord of Lords, The Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the Rose of Sharon, the Bright and Morning Star. Isaiah gives us four more…

 Wonderful Counselor – a personal gift for the HURTING.

Mighty God – a personal gift for the HOPELESS.

Everlasting Father – a personal gift for the HELPLESS.

Prince of Peace – a personal gift for the HEARTBROKEN.

 What a Gift! Thank you Gracious Father for the Gift, the Gift of Jesus.

 Our family hopes you have a blessed Christmas. May each of us celebrate The Lord Jesus and marvel at the awesome gift He is to each of us.

Your brother in Christ,

BRIAN AUTRY
Executive Director
SBC of Virginia