The Promises of Jesus (Isaiah 9:6-7)

6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NKJV)

This passage of Scripture promises us five truths that we can appreciate. The prophet Isaiah and the Old Testament saints had to have faith that these things would come true. Fortunately, for us, they already have become true. All we have to do is accept them and believe and be thankful to God for what He has done for us.

1. The promise of Jesus includes his birth (v.6) – God has sent us his Son, Jesus Christ to take away the sins of the world. Isaiah knew it would come about and waited patiently for it. He has been born and we should thank God for our Savior so that we can have our sins cleared and have eternal life with the Father.

2.The promise of Jesus includes his rule (v.6) – Make no mistake about, this little baby that was born in a manger rules the world. God has given him all authority over all things and he will judge the living and the dead. And if he judges us sinful, we deserve Hell. But if he judges us and sees God’s righteousness then we will have eternal life.

3. The promise of Jesus includes his work (v.6) – He is wonderful. Only a wonderful God could save sinners like us. He is a counselor because no one teaches and shows us the correct way except Him. He is a mighty God because he is the only God who created the heavens and the earth. He is the Everlasting Father because Jesus says that if you’ve seen him you’ve seen the Father. And he is the Prince of Peace because indeed, only through Jesus will we truly ever have peace in our hearts.

4. The promise of Jesus includes his eternity (v.7) – There will never be an end to Jesus’ rule and the peace that he gives. When we get to heaven he will wipe away every tear from every eye.

5. The promise of Jesus includes his justice (v.7) ­– His kingdom will be one of justice. We will be judged sinless and perfect if we accept what Jesus has done for us

Jesus really is the reason for the season. Ever since Genesis 3:15, Jesus has been promised and He is the only way to salvation. The Old Testament saints were saved by believing in the savior who would come and we are now saved by believing that he has come and by Christ imputing his righteousness to us so that God sees perfection through Jesus, while we imputed our sins onto him. It was not a fair trade, but in God's eyes it was. During this season, remember what Jesus has done for you and take comfort in the promises that Jesus brought.