Isaiah 9 is one of my absolutely favorite scripture passages. I've quoted some of it in earlier posts this Advent season, but am going to be redundant 'The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined....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, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace."
The strains of the Hallelujah Chorus echo through my mind, building to an absolute crescendo.... And He shall reign forever and ever. King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Forever and ever. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! HAL LE LU JAH!
I know Jesus wasn't born in December, but December is when we celebrate! I know that Jesus' birth was not one of the festivals God commanded that His followers keep, but I love celebrating it anyway! It is partly tradition, I'm sure - - but it is such a wonderful reminder that God keeps his promises. He promised to send the Messiah - and He did; and He has promised to come again - and He will. King of Kings and Lord of Lords, forever and ever, Hallelujah!
Yesterday was the shortest day of light for the year - the winter solstice. It is a reminder that our world is in darkness, but light has dawned - the perfect light of Truth! The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light!!!!!
Merry Christmas! And a blessed New Year of walking with the One who is Light Eternal!
Amen and Amen... I agree, Hallelujah!!
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