Jesus
was the only human who ever was or ever will be totally and
unequivocally committed to peace. The rest of us love violence. We
watch it for entertainment. We enjoy the thrill that it gives us.
Watching violence allows us to vicariously view ourselves as powerful
and dangerous.
If
you ever doubt the evil that resides within human nature, just
consider the vile and disgusting war that rages within the human
heart. Our movies, not to mention the atrocities that take place
during real violence stagger the imagination.
So
corrupt is our nature that we took The Prince of Peace and killed
Him.
“For
unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government
shall be upon His shoulder. These will be His royal titles:
“Wonderful,”
“Counsellor,”
“Mighty
God,”
“Everlasting
Father,”
“Prince
of Peace,”
His
ever-expanding, peaceful government will never end. He will rule
with perfect fairness and justice. He will bring true justice and
peace to all the nations of the world.” Isaiah 9:6-9
Isaiah
was given the prophecy of Jesus' coming to earth. To us was given the
person Who fulfilled that prophecy. Isaiah enjoyed the expectation of
Jesus' coming to earth. We get to enjoy the experience of Jesus'
Spirit living within us, guiding, counselling, comforting, saving,
and giving to us His peace.
Who
wouldn't want that?
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