July 12

2 Chronicles 27; Isaiah 9-12
Jotham was the first fulfillment of this section of prophecy.  However, the One who would fulfill it completely is the Lord, Jesus Christ!  “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.”  There are many who would have us believe that this does not belong to the Christ of antiquity, those who deny His deity, who refuse to acknowledge His triune nature.  However, they do so at their own peril.  The Hebrew writer reminds us that there is no remaining sacrifice.  Jesus died once for all, and He isn’t going to do it again.  He is all that Isaiah proclaims Him to be.  We merely need to accept His salvation, taking Him on as Lord of our life, and we will spend eternity with the Everlasting Father!