Reading
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 Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
Reflection
Advent speaks of the coming of the "Promised One" into the world. The promised one Jesus Christ – he is a Wonderful, Counsellor. Justly is He called Wonderful, for He is both God and man.
Wonderful Counsellor… this is literally wonder-counsellor or supernatural counsellor, one who will come with great wisdom and insight that is beyond human capability. When Jesus came he came with a different level of teaching (Mk 1:23,27, Mt 22:33) and knew what people were thinking (Mt 12:25, Mk 2:8, Lk 5:22, 6:8, 11:17) and stopped the mouths of the religious teachers with his wisdom and insight. He knew and he still knows our heart desire, our delights. our joys and the depth of our sorrows. In that knowing God draws so very near and in such an extravagant demonstration of love – as a baby.
Prayer
God,
creator of all life, you made us in your image, and sent your Son to share our flesh.
On this Christmas Eve as we celebrate the glad time of his birth,
we pray that your love may be born anew in us.
Help us to respond to the greatness of your love by sharing it with others.
Amen.
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