Wonderful Counsellor. Mighty God. Everlasting Father.”
This One to come, prophesied by Isaiah, our Messiah, our Christ, is the One who ushers in Eternal Life. He is “everlasting.” [Isaiah 9:6]
“For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” [Col 1:16-17]
He is everlasting and the source, purpose, and sustainer of all things. And He is Father. A father not only sparks life, but a father also protects.
I remember once when Bob and I took our kids to Southern California on a fun vacation at all the theme parks and fun places we could fit in our schedule. While there we went to visit a friend in San Diego.
Our friend wanted to take us to the border and into Tijuana. It seemed like a good idea at first. But some things came up and delayed our friend so that by the time we got to the border, parked, and walked across, it was getting dark and late. On the other side we went about two blocks and Bob said, enough. He thought it was too dark, and too dangerous a location and insisted our friend turn around and go back.
A father protects. Our Everlasting Father is revealed to us in Jesus, His Son. He is our provider of eternal life, and He is our protector.
“Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father.”