THE TWELFTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS: The Promise Revealed

12 Dec

12Dec

December 12th Devotional Meditation

Key Text:

"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)

Devotional Meditation:

Get ready to shout for joy! Seven hundred years before Mary’s "yes," heaven unveiled the full identity of Christmas in one breathtaking verse! This isn’t just a sweet prophecy about a baby—it’s a kingdom announcement that shakes the foundations of hell! God didn’t just promise a child; He promised HIMSELF wrapped in flesh! The "son given" is the Son of God, and His government—His authority, His rule, His dominion—rests upon Him forever!

Now, let’s celebrate the four-fold explosion of His glory that this verse reveals! These aren’t just titles; they are our inheritance:

· Wonderful Counselor: He is not just wise—He is wonder-full! His guidance leaves us in awe. Every decision, every confusion, finds perfect clarity in Him!

· Mighty God: The helpless baby in the manger is the Almighty Creator! This is the great mystery and majesty of Christmas: Infinite strength contained in infant form, all for love of you!

· Everlasting Father: He is not distant. He is the faithful, nurturing, forever Father whose love and provision for His children never runs out!

· Prince of Peace: His rule doesn’t bring chaos, but wholeness and harmony (Shalom)! He mends what is broken, calms every storm, and reconciles us to God!

This is the multi-faceted diamond of our salvation! Christmas is the day the Promise took on skin and bone. Every name He bears is a reason to celebrate, a facet of His glory that meets our deepest need!

Prayer of Celebratory Revelation:

Our Coming King! Our hearts burst with praise at the revelation of Who You are!
· We celebrate Wonderful Counselor! We receive Your awe-inspiring wisdom for every situation we face.

· We worship Mighty God! We stand in the strength of Your Almighty power that conquered sin and death.

· We rest in Everlasting Father! We receive Your nurturing, unchanging, everlasting love and care.

· We welcome Prince of Peace! We let Your shalom rule in our hearts, our homes, and our world this season.

Jesus, Name Above All Names! Unveil more of Your glorious self to us this Christmas. Let every carol we sing and every gift we give point back to the breathtaking gift of YOU—our Everything! In Your majestic and matchless name, we pray, Amen!

Declaration of His Lordship:

"The government is on His shoulders! He is my Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace! I celebrate every glorious name of my King! My life is under His gracious and powerful rule this Christmas and forever!"

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