A Land of Deep Darkness — Andrew Forrest

Advent Reading - Day 07

Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

2 The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,
on them has light shone.
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Summary: The prophet announces the birth of a king to a people in darkness.

My favorite part is the last verse: “The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.”

What the Lord promises will come to pass.

Don’t be afraid today!