Isaiah 9:6-7

This afternoon I will go to my Mama’s memory care facility to celebrate Christmas with a meal. What a fitting scripture to begin my day! Soon all tears will be wiped away and there will be no more dementia. 

Thank you Jesus that you provided a way for us to share eternity with you.

Israel’s pride in their own success and confidence that they will recover under their own power will be their downfall. Under threat of oppression and destruction, they exude naïve confidence in themselves instead of humble faith in God. Faithlife Bible.

Born speaks of the Child’s humanity and given of His deity. 

Mighty God indicates that the Lord is a powerful Warrior. Everlasting Father describes a King and Father who provides for and protects His people forever. Thus the word Father is used here of the Savior’s role as an ideal king. Prince of Peace is the climactic title. The Child is the true Prince—the one who has the right to reign and who will usher in peace. The four double names combine aspects of Jesus’ deity and His humanity. Together, these four double names assert the dual nature of the Savior: He is God become man.

The risen Lord Jesus brings His rule of peace to the believer’s heart in the present age. Moreover, He will establish the kingdom of God which will be His reign of peace. The fact that this coming Child will occupy the throne of David forever fulfills God’s promise to David. NKJ Bible.

Isaiah 9:6-7

6 For unto us a Child is born,

Unto us a Son is given;

And the government will be upon His shoulder.

And His name will be called

Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of His government and peace

There will be no end,

Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,

To order it and establish it with judgment and justice

From that time forward, even forever.

The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Judges 13:18

And the Angel of the LORD said to him, “Why do you ask My name, seeing it is wonderful?”

Matthew 28:18

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

Luke 2:11

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

John 3:16

 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

1 Corinthians 15:25

For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet.