Looking to the Prince of Peace
Isaiah’s family becomes a testimony
to the trustworthiness of his
prophecies (8:18). His firstborn son
Maher-shalal-hash-bash acts as
a constant reminder of the Assyrian
threat upon Jerusalem (8:1-4).
But in the face of trouble (8:22),
Isaiah proclaims a note of hope.
The people that walked in darkness
have seen a great light (9:2).
There is coming a Child whose very
names instill hope and confidence:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Though shadows of judgment
darken the horizon, the redeemed
ones can sing His praises, for the
ultimate victory is already assured.
Lord, thanks for the book of Isaiah
which not only call the nation of
Judah back to God, but also tell us
of God’s salvation thro the Messiah.
Thanks for message of Isaiah 8-12.
As Isaiah looked at the prophetic
horizon, he saw defeat & destruction
for his nation. Judah would fall
because of her pride & wickedness.
But the war would not be lost! For
Messiah, the Prince of Peace, the
Righteous Branch of Jesse will come
to turn seeming defeat into victory.
Lord, we will Put Our Trust In You;
Lord, we will Call Upon You; and
Lord, we will Lift Our Praise to You.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, we will Put Trust In You:
The Lord spoke to me…warning me
not to follow the way of this people.
He said: Do not fear what they fear…
The Lord Almighty is the one you
are to regard as holy, He is the one
you are to fear… and He will be
a sanctuary…I will wait for the Lord,
who is hiding His face from the
house of Jacob. I will put my trust
in Him. Here am I and the children
the Lord has given me. We are signs
and wonders in Israel… When men
tell you to consult mediums and
spiritists… should not a people
enquire of their God? (Isa 8:1-20).
Lord, grant us the peace we need
for fear can often cause us to make
bad decisions. Grant us the grace
to remember You are all powerful
and You will be a sanctuary to us.
Help us to put our trust in You
and to wait upon You God. Amen.
Lord, we will Call Upon You:
Unto us a Son is given; And the
govt will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace..
He will rule forever with fairness.
The commitment of Lord Almighty
will guarantee this (Isaiah 9:6-7)
Lord, grant my eyes to see You
in every situation of our life for 
I depend on You to rule not
only in my world but also me.
As Wonderful Counsellor, counsel
me clearly and give me wisdom.
As Mighty God, open my eyes
to see Your mighty deeds. 
As Everlasting Father, fill me
with Your power and help me live 
in all characteristics of Your life.
As Prince of Peace, restore the
losses with Your abundance and
shalom to every area of life. Amen
Lord, we will Lift Praise to You:
I will praise You O Lord. Although
You were angry with me, Your anger
has turned away and You have
comforted me. Surely God is my
salvation. I will trust & not be afraid.
The Lord, the Lord is my strength
and my song, He has become
my salvation (Isaiah 12:1-2).
Lord, even though I don’t always
do, say or think the right thing;
and I know sin displeases You;
I thank You that You always love
me and will hear my confession.
Give me the discernment to hide
myself in You when I see temptation
coming. You are my Saviour and
my Deliverer; and I lift up praise
to You Lord whenever I sense the
enemy trying to draw me away from
Your path. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
