July 16, 2010 - The Light In Darkness

Meditation on Isaiah 9

Though the first thirty nine chapters of Isaiah major on judgments upon Judah and the gentile world, Isaiah keeps bringing up the theme of hope. God's invitation to reasoning and pardon was presented in chapter one. "God will establish Jerusalem" opens chapter two. The special and glorious "branch of the LORD" appears in chapter four. Though full of condemning words in chapter five, God still calls Israel his 'Well-beloved". God called Isaiah to preach His word to His people in chapter six. Both chapter seven and eight announce the prophecy of Emmanuel.

Now in chapter nine, Isaiah announces the light will be seen in darkness because there would be the birth of a Son for us. Verse nine describes that this Son shall be called, "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, the everlasting Father and Prince of Peace." Jesus the Son of God has come to this dark world in Galilee to bring us light. (Matthew 4:14-16 has indicated the fulfillment of this passage.) He actually is God Himself!

No matter what kind of darkness anyone may be in today. Jesus is the light. Falling into the midst of the judgment in life because of sin may drive the sinner to Jesus who is the light that point to hope and salvation for him. Ask Jesus to come into your life today if you have not done so.