Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

This is a passage of incredible hope! Jesus Christ is this “child” who is born to us, this “son” who is given. His eternal role is to rule the new heavens and the new earth (“on the throne of David”) for all eternity.

God’s “zeal” will make this happen, to be sure. He does not fail, nor can any person, human or angelic, thwart His eternal plan to be glorified through the reigning of His grand Son Jesus Christ.

May the “Prince of Peace” be the King of His people, and provide for them the benefit and opportunity to worship and obey him “from this time forth and forevermore.”