Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSV)
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Verse 2The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness- on them light has shined. Verse 3You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. Verse 4For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. Verse 5For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. Verse 6For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Verse 7His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Devotion
Rejoice! From the darkness—the deep darkness of night—light now shines among us. A child has been born for us, a son given to us. He is our “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” He gives us endless peace, justice and righteousness. He establishes and upholds this peace, justice and righteousness as the ultimate reality that permeates our lives.
Prayer
Thank you, Jesus, for entering our life. Thank you for the peace, justice and righteousness that you bring to us in very immediate ways. Amen.