March 12, 2025
Daily Devotion:
"A Savior is Born: Unveiling the Promise"
Isaiah 9:6
New Living Translation
6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will becalled: Wonderful Counselor,[a] Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 proclaims, "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." This verse encapsulates the essenceof Jesus Christ's birth and His divine nature.
In this prophecy, we see the expectation of a Savior. The titles given to Him reveal His multifaceted roles. As the"Wonderful Counselor," He provides wisdom and guidance (James 1:5). As "Mighty God," He embodies strength and sovereignty (Philippians 2:10-11). The "Everlasting Father" shows His eternal relationship with humanity, offering us a connection to the divine (John 10:30). Lastly, "Prince of Peace" signifies His ability to restore peace between Godand man (Romans 5:1).
Reflect on the significance of these titles in your life. Jesus' birth was the fulfillment of God's promise to be our Redeemer, and He continues to offer hope and salvation today.
