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. ~ Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
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I've always thought it interesting in this verse that Jesus would be called both Father, who is King in royal families, and Prince, who is a son in royal families. But that is because of His uniqueness as God, who manifests Himself in the mystery of the trinity -- Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I don't have real answers to explain it, but I believe it.
Jesus is often referenced in the Bible as the initiator and completer of circles. Hebrews 12:2 says He is the author and perfecter of our faith. Jesus called Himself the good shepherd (John 10:11, 14) and yet He was identified as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). He was the healer (Matthew 9:35) and the afflicted (Isaiah 53:7). He is the priest and the sacrifice (Hebrews 10:12).
One could say that these are contradictions, that the Bible is mixed up and confused, and therefore not believable or reliable. Or one could simply say that it is the mystery of God, who is all things for all people, and accept Him for all that He is, mystery and all. How Jesus could be God in human form is the mystery of Christmas. How Jesus could be broken on the cross and buried in a tomb, only to rise from the dead three days later, is the mystery of Easter. How Jesus can wash our sin-sick souls by faith in Him so that we are able to stand righteous before a holy God is the mystery of Christianity.
Do you believe the mysteries of God? Is Jesus the author and completer of your faith? I pray you embrace Him for all that He is, and stand in awe today of the magnitude and complexity of His Being.
Love,
Joelene
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