Isaiah

 

Isaiah 9:6(ESV)

⁶ 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.

 

The advent would not be complete without Isaiah. He was a prophet who foretold the coming of the Messiah.  I often wonder how much he understood of prophesy.  Looking back always seems easier than looking forward to understand.  Isaiah wrote about so many aspects of Jesus’ life.  Did he know how it would all play out?  Of course he did not.  That would be impossible for mere man to grasp all God meant.  Yet he faithfully gave forth the message and trusted God for the mechanics as it were.  He had to believe God knew what He was talking about.  He did not stop his job of prophesying because he did not understand.  He gave it forth in faith believing.  

 

I am certain God expects us to live each day in faith believing His promises, even when they do not make sense or seem possible.  This is where in faith believing I must trust God, and obey!  I must know God and cling to what I know of Him and believe.  One thing Isaiah knew and I know this too, God knows it all!  Hallelujah!