“For a child will be born for us,
a son will be given to us,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6 CSB
Today begins the season of Advent — a season of expectant waiting and longing for Christ to come again as we celebrate His first coming. Perhaps more than ever, we feel the ache of wanting God to make all things right again, so let’s let the words of this familiar passage marinate in our hearts.
Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor. When we are in despair from overwhelming pain, we remember that God is Healer and Counselor. He is both the One who helps us and the very balm we need for our broken hearts, our fragile minds, and our bruised bodies.
Jesus is our Mighty God. When we are taken advantage of, when we feel powerless, God is our strength and our defender. No one can stand against His powerful name.
Jesus is our Eternal Father. When we feel unloved — particularly during the holiday season — we remember that God is our loving Father. He has known us from before He created the world and knows where we are headed. He cares about each moment and every part of our lives.
Jesus is our Prince of Peace. When fear and anxiety rule our hearts, He is still the giver of peace. He Himself is Peace and dwells within us through the Holy Spirit. Find rest in Him.
Come, Lord Jesus, during this season of Advent and every day. Amen.
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The only true Peace comes from GOD.
A wonderful message to start off the Advent season!
Thank you for this beautiful devotion, as The Advent Season is so important to me and I am sure others. As I sit here writing my comment I am watching a little snow falling down which must be a message from Jesus that we will have true peace as we follow His path to peace, joy and love. I will save this one and be able to return to it as we journey through this most important season, Jesus will bring us the peace, joy and love as we open each day of the Advent season and say a very beautiful prayer as we prepare to go to church. Peace and love to all of you at (in)courage and also the women that leave comments. Some have even replied back to me which made me so happy to know that others care……….Betsy Basile
Amen \0/
In Courage,
Advent is the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. It is much needed in today’s society. People need to slow down & take time to truly understand what Christmas is all about. It isn’t simply about presents or feelings season brings. It’s about the cross
It’s about my sin It’s about how Jesus came to be born once So that we could be born again It’s about the stone
That was rolled away So that you and I could have real life someday. Let’s celebrate Advent, see the wonder of a Savior who left Heaven for us!
Blessings 🙂
It’s about the Cross by Go Fish
I am thankful to God for always fulfilling my hopeful expectations beyond what I could have ever comprehended.