Posts with the tag “light”

Isaiah 9:6-7 reminds us that humanity has consistently failed to create lasting peace and justice on our own. From the Garden of Eden to the present day, our attempts at self-governance and righteousness have fallen short. Yet into this darkness, God speaks a promise that changes everything: a child is born, a son is given. This isn't just any ruler or political solution—this is God Himself entering our brokenness in human form. The titles given to this promised child reveal the depth of what we've been given: Wonderful Counselor who speaks perfect truth into our confusion, Mighty God who holds all power, Everlasting Father who provides and protects, and Prince of Peace who offers not merely the absence of conflict but complete wholeness—shalom. We live in the 'already but not yet' reality where Christ's kingdom has begun but isn't fully realized. But the Lord guarantees completion of every promise. In the midst of our darkest moments, when life feels overwhelmed by uncertainty and the weight of our own failures, we find ourselves standing where ancient Israel once stood, surrounded by darkness, waiting for His light.  Read More