Hope For Today

What's In A Name? Dear Friends, For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!  Isaiah 9:6-7  (NLT) Wonderful Counselor; Mighty God; Everlasting Father; Prince of Peace. These are all names given to Jesus. As such they are aspects of his character, they describe who he is and what he has come to do. Let's take a look at each one: 1. Wonderful Counsellor ...the Lord of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in guidance.  Isaiah 28:29   (NKJV) When you and I need advice, guidance, direction who or what do we go to? Do we rely on self? Are we fiercely independent? Wanting our own way? Do we ...

Dear Friends, Over the years I've received some lovely presents.  The only thing with gifts is they don't last forever (particularly if they are edible!), some get broken, some wear out after lots of use, over time some need updating and some you grow out of as you leave your childhood behind. There is however one gift that has eternal value, which is priceless although it cost the giver dearly, which never wears out or needs updating.  This gift is as essential to us now as when it was first given over more than 2,000 years ago.  " the angel reassured them. 'Don’t be afraid!' he said. 'I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11  The Saviour—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!  '" Luke 2:10-11 (NLT)  It  truly is the greatest gift ever - the gift of God's own son, Jesus.   Isaiah prophesied about this event many years before it actually happened when he said...