Daily Digest: Capstone Capsule

“And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, PRINCE of PEACE” – Isaiah 9:6b

To glorify the God of Impact is to ascribe pre-eminence to the PRINCE of PEACE: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, PRINCE of PEACE” (Isa.9:6). Today’s meditation text glorifies the coming Messiah, the "Prince of Peace," as a divine child whose rule brings a great light, end to oppression, and everlasting justice, fulfilling God's promise with a reign of peace and righteousness, culminating in the titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Peace is the tranquil rest of the soul anchored on God, regardless of the surrounding world or the stormy winds of the darkest night. Isaiah 9:6 offers hope for a dark world, prophesying of a ruler who is both human (a child) and divine, establishing eternal peace through justice, unlike any earthly leader. It starts with a "great light" dawning on people living in darkness, signifying spiritual and material redemption. Then, there is an end to oppression: The oppressors’ yoke and rod are shattered, denoting liberation and relief from bondage through the Messiah's Birth! A child is born, a son is given, and the government rests on His Shoulders, as He manifests Names – Divine Titles – that are ascribable to Him alone!

All of these titles, including the Prince of Peace, find fulfilment in our Lord Jesus Christ, whose birth brought the Hope of an Everlasting Reign. His government and peace will have no end, established forever with justice and righteousness on David's throne! He is the Source of True Peace. He removed the barriers to peace – sin and conflict – through His own sacrifice, offering inner and communal peace: “PEACE I leave with you, MY PEACE I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (Jh.14:27); “These things I have spoken to you, that IN ME you may have PEACE. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (Jh.16:33).

The birth of Baby Jesus ushered in the era of Divine Peace: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, PEACE, goodwill toward men” (Luke 2:14). He is the Possessor, Source and Sustainer of Peace. Outside of Him, life is full of confusion and frustration. Peace is not in the power of any human being, institution, government, or religion, to promise, guarantee or give. Perfect Peace is personified in Christ: “Now the LORD of PEACE Himself give you PEACE ALWAYS by all means. The Lord be with you ALWAYS (2The.3:16). His kind of Peace comes in unlimited dimensions! Abiding in Him, even in perplexing and turbulent times, we have the guarantee of lasting, perfect, and perpetual Peace!