A CHILD WHO WILL BRING LIGHT

 

Isaiah 9:1-7 / Keywords 9:6

A CHILD WHO WILL BRING LIGHT

 

1. A light from Zebulun and Naphtali (1-5)

God’s people suffered through many dark and distressing times. Among the

people of Israel, the Northern kingdom, which included the land of the tribes of

Zebulun and Naphtali, may have suffered the most. But God humbles his people

so he may raise them up. Through Isaiah, God promised to bring a great light,

freeing them from their oppressors and bringing peace and joy. This corresponds

to the spiritual blessings we receive in Christ.

 

2. The Prince of Peace (6-7)

God revealed through Isaiah that the great light would be a child who would

come and rule over God’s people eternally. Of course, this is Jesus Christ,

whose hometown was in Galilee, the land of Zebulun and Naphtali. Christ can be

everything to us-our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and

Prince of Peace. We are greatly comforted because his kingdom will never end.

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for the hope you give to people living in darkness. Let

Jesus’ light shine upon us, and may his kingdom and peace increase in

our time.

One Word God sends light to those living in darkness