This prophecy foretells the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, the promised Messiah. Jesus was raised in Nazareth, located in the poor and downtrodden land of Galilee. Here, the light of God would shine brightly. They would hear the good news from the Messiah himself and witness his miracles. His coming would bring hope to all the nations, and people would come everywhere to see him. The government of his time would oppose him and put him to death. Yet Jesus would win the final victory through his death and resurrection over the power of sin and death.

Verse 6 tells us that a child will be born, a son will be given. This child is Jesus the Son of God. He has 4 titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. We long for someone who can counsel us wonderfully, work mighty victories in our lives, protect us and love us forever as our Everlasting Father, and instill in us deep peace like a Prince of Peace. Only Jesus the Son of God can do this for us. Let’s accept this wonderful promise into our hearts and worship the Baby Jesus born in a manger who is given to us from heaven to be our Messiah.
Application: Father, thank you for sending your Son Jesus to save us and to be with us as our Messiah. Help me to receive Him in my heart today as my Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
One Word: To us a Son is given