Unto Us

“Joseph was the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called the Christ.” Matt. 1:16

“Unto us a child is born; unto us a son is given...He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6


He came for you.

From eternity past, God planned for His coming. All of history was sovereignly orchestrated so that “when the time was right (Gal. 4:4),” Jesus burst onto the scene. Not to get glory. He left what was glorious. Not for fame. Here He would face shame. He wasn’t looking for praise. A myriad of angels had endlessly declared His holiness. He didn’t come for Himself. He came for you.

He came for the Tamars, the Rahabs, the Ruths, and the Bathsheebas. For those of us crippled by fear and haunted by failure. For those whose hearts have faced devastation and felt desperation.

He was given the name Jesus – “the Lord saves” – to declare His purpose and display His power. He is our only Savior. We call Him the Wonderful Counselor who brings purpose to our pain. He is our Mighty God - a fortress when we are afraid. We know Him as our Everlasting Father who provides when we are poor and as the Prince of Peace who stills our past and secures our future.

He came to us. He came for us.
He was purpose, protection, provision, and peace all wrapped up in swaddling clothes.

The best things really do come in small packages.