JOY TO THE WORLD

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. And the government will rest on his shoulders. These will be his royal titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His ever expanding, peaceful government will never end. He will rule forever with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David. The passionate commitment of the LORD Almighty will guarantee this!
 
Isaiah 9:6-7
 
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders of His love.
 
So much of the world is filled with pain, not joy. This speaks to the tremendous need in the world for the baby Jesus … for the true spirit of Christmas.
 
His royal position was prophesied by Isaiah long before Jesus was born. That truth only becomes real in you when you invite the King into your heart. The world around you will only see the King when you allow Him to live and shine through you.
 
Joy to the world! The Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.