Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7

Devotional - The Promise of a King

Have you ever been promised something that seemed too good to be true? That's the kind of promise God's people received in Isaiah 9. They were promised light in the places that only knew darkness. They were promised freedom instead of slavery. They were promised glory instead of shame. They were promised peace instead of war. They were promised a child. Not just any child. They were promised a king-better than any king they knew. They were promised a king whose reign would be known by things like justice, righteousness, and peace. They were promised a king whose reign would be without end. They were promised an eternal king who would make everything right. Forever.

To Think About:

Do you long for Jesus' return? If so, why? If not, why not?

Do you recognize things in your own life, in your family, in your community, in this world that aren't as they are supposed to be? If so, how do you think they will change when Jesus comes back?

Adult's and Children's Prayer:

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