Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:6 really began to rearrange my thoughts from the 23rd on. "He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." He is not just a counselor. He is a Wonderful Counselor. He is a consoler for all who wish to find rest. He is God and he is mighty to save who takes great delight in you, and quiets you with His love (Zephaniah 3:17). He is the Everlasting, ever-reigning One. The Prince of Peace who supplies a constant feed of peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:7) He most certainly is this and so much more.

Christmas day 2 things made this verse come alive. 1) It was right after our breakfast with the family when my grandma got a call about her dearest friend passed away on Christmas Eve. The first thought that popped into my head was not what a sad time to leave, but what better a way than to be carried away by the Prince of Peace himself on his birthday. The day where chaos is restored into peace filled with hope and joy. 2) This was Christmas day after dinner with the family. I was sitting on the couch watching my cousin with her brand new 3 month old baby boy. He was screaming and screaming after just woken up from a warm, peaceful nap. They knew that he would immediately want his bottle so they were preparing it. Let's just say that is the time when you wish technology was faster than it was. That microwave would not heat up the bottle fast enough for baby Deklon. He would not stop putting up a fuss, but his parents knew what he wanted even though he couldn't express that. They heard his cry. They ached for him to be still and settle down because they had everything under control. They were prepared for him. But, he didn't know it. All he could think of was what was happening right now in his mind and it wasn't looking promising. But, I had to think to myself...wow. Is this how I act when my Everlasting Father knows what I need but all I can think about or see is what is right in front of me? We don't know his plans, but we can be assured that he has it all prepared. In time, at the right time, the microwave will go off, and our plans will be revealed. Deklon was silent as soon as he got his bottle, for the rest of the night. If he only knew that his parents wouldn't let him go, that they had everything under control.
If we only knew, the Prince of Peace has everything under control...