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.
Isaiah 9:6 ESV
Another Christmas morning in the bag. Pillsbury Orange Danish rolls hot from the oven. Sinless pastry coffee in the mug. Bing Crosby singing Christmas carols on Pandora. Perfect start to what looks like a perfect day.
As I looked over today's haul, I thought about how each gift was thoughtfully selected to serve a specific purpose. Domino racks to hold all the dominoes I have to draw when playing Mexican Train. MP3 compatible noise-reducing earmuffs to protect my hearing and allow me to listen to music when I mow. A sweater for when I am cold.
Contrast this to the most world-changing gift ever given- Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Isaiah tells us all our needs are met with this one magnificent gift. Need advice, guidance, direction- He is our Counselor. When we need strength- He is our Mighty God. Sweaters wear out, headphones need batteries. . .Jesus Christ is our Everlasting Father. Turmoil, distress, despair. . .He is our Prince of Peace.
He is the Gift that trumps all others. All we have to do is accept His offering to know peace, unconditional love, and complete forgiveness.
Happy Birthday, Jesus and Merry Christmas to all.
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