“. . .and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6b).

We will continue this series of lessons on Christ’s question to His disciples: “Whom say ye that I am?”  Today we turn to the Old Testament prophet Isaiah who foretold of the One to come with the familiar words: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given:” (Isaiah 9:6a).  The same “God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory [gave] unto [Isaiah and Peter] the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of [Christ]” (see Ephesians 1:17).  Isaiah prophesied of Christ, the Son, and Peter by revelation declared: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God” (Matt. 16:16).

Isaiah declares “and the government shall be upon His shoulder”. . .and of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon His Kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth and forever” (Isaiah 9:6a & 9:7a).  Jesus said “All authority is given unto me in heaven and in earth” (Matt. 28:18).  The Apostle Paul wrote that Christ has been raised “from the dead, and [has been] set at [the Father’s] own right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality, and power, and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be the head over all things to the Church which is His Body, the fullness of Him that fills all in all” (Eph. 1:20-23)—See also Colossians 2:10.  Again we look at Hebrews where we read: “But unto the Son He says, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Thy Kingdom” (Heb. 1:8).

On the Day of Pentecost Peter spoke regarding Christ being raised to sit on David’s throne according to the promises of God.  In Acts 1:22-36 we read Peter’s powerful words that “pricked” the hearts of the people.  They became convinced that Jesus was both “Lord and Christ” (Acts 1:36—see Luke 2:11)) and that they had crucified Him.

When “the eyes of [our] understanding are enlightened” (Eph. 1:18), we will be able to answer Christ’s question with first repentance; then joy and victory as we turn to Him for salvation.  “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God.”  You are Lord and King.  You are the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.  The government of my life is upon your shoulder and of the increase of your government of my life there shall be no end.  As John the Baptist declared “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30); so each of us must declare the same.

When we by revelation see who Jesus really is, we will declare, You are Wonderful.  You are full of wonder, splendor, glory, majesty.  You are my Counselor, the One who gives wisdom and understanding and wise counsel.  You are the Mighty God, the Son of the Highest.  You were sent from the Father in His image to reveal Him, to disclose Him until we can say with assurance, now that we have seen You, we have seen the Father (see John 14:9). 

Have your eyes been opened to behold Him?  Are you convinced He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God?  If so, you will never be the same.  Let Him now be glorified in you.