Christmas 2010: Messiah is called mighty God.

The Bible tells us that it is only God who is truly mighty. The Lord is a warrior (Ex 15:3; Is 42:13). He more than anyone else does almighty acts in battle and defeats his enemies. It was the Lord, mighty in battle (Ps 24:8), who gave Israel victory after victory.

Isa 9: 2, 6 and 7: 2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called… Mighty God. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end.

The Messiah is called "mighty." Like our LORD revealed in OT times, he is a warrior. He triumphs over his enemies. He defeats his enemies and my enemies. Our Messiah chases away darkness and establishes a Kingdom of peace and joy.

The Messiah is not only called "mighty" - he is also called "God." He is the warrior God. He is the God of absolute power. He is "Mighty God".
In the New Testament we hear Jesus saying, "All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me" (Mt 28:18). And, "Take heart! I have overcome the world" (Jn 16:33b).

Have a blessed Christmas because you too believe that you follow and love a mighty Saviour, and expect a powerful salvation.
This is what we celebrate tomorrow, on Christmas Day: that Jesus, Mighty God, has come, and chased the darkness away.