C.To The Hopeless - He Is The Almighty God. He is called “The Mighty God” who can empower you to do what is right. This One who Came to Change the World is: Mighty In His Presence, Mighty In His Provision, Mighty In His Power, Mighty In His Promises and Is Mighty In His Protection. In Him there is help, hope, and healing! Jer. 32:17 says "Ah Lord God! behold, You have made the heaven and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You.” Also…
D.To The Hurting - He Is The Affectionate God . He is the “Everlasting Father”--the One from eternity past that has entered into a relationship with man. He Is Always Where You Need Him to be, When You Need Him!
E.To The Heartbroken - He Is The Assuring God. He is called “The Prince Of Peace.” He is the One who will fill your life with peace and assurance. He will not leave you all by yourself; He will come to you and comfort you.
To see the value of the Son, I heard a story of a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for collecting art. They traveled together around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works of Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, and many others decorated the walls of their home. One day his son was called to serve his country. After a few short weeks, his father received a telegram that his son had been missing in action. He feared that he would never see his son again. Later his fears were confirmed; that his son had died while rushing a fellow soldier to a medic.
Christmas that year was very lonely for the father, knowing his son would no
the fact that our lives are directly tied to His! He is the Supervising One (Wonderful Counselor), the Supernatural One (Mighty God, Eternal Father), and Sovereign One (Prince of Peace with “no end to His Government”). Because He lives, we live! We owe our physical life to God the Father who created us. We owe our chance for eternal life to God the Son who as Creator of Time invaded this earth was born and died for us. Thirdly we see…
III.THE NAME WAS FAR FROM ORDINARY, FOR AT THE MENTION OF THAT NAME CHANGES EVERYTHING
(Isa. 9:6b-7)
His Name reveals His Personality, His Purpose and His Power! We know Him as Jesus, Master, Savior, Deliverer, Miracle Worker, Provider, Coming King of Kings and Lord of Lords! The power behind that Day, His coming and His Name is this…
A.To The Hindered - He Is The Amazing God. He is called “Wonderful”. It is a name that speaks of One who is out of the ordinary. He is the Marvelous One, the Astonishing One who is able to put the “Wonder of it all” back into your life.
B.To The Helpless - He Is The Approachable God. He is called “Counselor”. This Name speaks of One who can give you guidance and direction. He is the Supreme Counselor and Approachable God who will guide you as you read His Word. David knew this and said in Psa. 16:7 “I will bless the Lord, who has given me counsel.” Further…