ISAIAH 9:6

"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 Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

To Ponder:

Isaiah's prophecy captures the stunning mystery of Christmas: a child is born, yet he is the Mighty God. A son is given, yet he is the Everlasting Father. An infant arrives, yet the government rests on his shoulders. And among his many names, one shines with particular hope for our weary world—Prince of Peace.

This title isn't just poetic; it's a promise.

A prince brings the authority and character of his kingdom wherever he goes. When the Prince of Peace was born in Bethlehem, heaven's peace invaded earth's brokenness. He didn't come merely to teach us about peace or to model peaceful living. He came to be our peace—reconciling us to God, breaking down the walls that divide us, and establishing a kingdom where peace reigns forever.

The world has seen countless leaders promise peace, yet conflict and turmoil persist. We search for peace in relationships, success, comfort, or control, but it eludes us. Our own hearts are battlegrounds of worry, regret, and fear.

But the child born in Bethlehem is different. He is the Prince whose peace isn't negotiated or earned—it's given as a gift. His peace flows from who he is: God Himself, stepping into our chaos to make all things right.

This Christmas, we celebrate that our Prince has come, and one day he will return to establish his peaceable kingdom in fullness. Until then, he offers us his peace—real, lasting, and unshakable.

 Prayer:

Jesus, thank you for entering our broken world to bring us lasting peace. Reign in our hearts this Christmas and fill us with the peace only you can give. We worship you as our Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, and the Prince of Peace. In your holy name, Amen.

Today’s Devotion is written by Pr Nich Kitchen, LifeWay Epping