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December 19, 2004

Isn't He Beautiful!

Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given. —Isaiah 9:6

Bible In One Year: Jonah 1-4; Revelation 10

A group of children from our city were in a worship service, and we started to sing. Ariel, age 7, leaned close to me and softly said, "I love this song; it makes me cry."

The music and words about Jesus, her Savior, touched her heart: "Isn't He beautiful? Beautiful, isn't He? Prince of peace, Son of God, isn't He?"

Yes, the Lord Jesus is beautiful. We don't find a specific reference in the Bible describing Him that way, but His personal character is strong yet gentle, holy yet forgiving, majestic yet humble—all combined. Simply beautiful!

In his prophecy, Isaiah described Jesus and His coming in this way: "Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6).

Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor—giving us comfort and wisdom. The Mighty God—acting with power and authority. The Everlasting Father—providing for all our needs and protecting us. And the Prince of Peace—offering reconciliation with God and others.

Isn't Jesus beautiful! Worship Him. —Anne Cetas

Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine! —Seiss

Jesus is the image of the invisible God. —Colossians 1:15

61 posted on 12/19/2004 5:59:20 AM PST by The Mayor (We are saved not by what we do but by trusting what Christ has done.)

To: The Mayor; All; LUV W; Texagirl4W; Lakeside; Kitty Mittens; WVNan; Diver Dave; Dubya; Temple Owl; ..

"Isn't He beautiful? Beautiful, isn't He? Prince of peace, Son of God, isn't He?"

The wonder is He makes it possible for mortals to be accepted in the eyes of God!
Thinking about all He bore so that we might live with our Father brings profound thoughts as we celebrate His birth among us.

He is the Ultimate Gift of a God who extends His grace and eternal love.

62 posted on 12/19/2004 8:33:46 AM PST by LadyX ((( To God be all praise and honor and glory -- )))

To: The Mayor; LadyX

Thanks for the good words.

My daughter was here for the weekend. Yesterday we decorated the house and put up the tree. She does such a great job. It is so special to reminisce over old ornaments that each have a story of their own. She'll be back next weekend with Grandma and our Christmas will be special as it always is. Hope yours is, too.

64 posted on 12/19/2004 9:06:15 AM PST by crabbie

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