PASTOR'S REFLECTION

All you need is in a name
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace” (Isa. 9:6)
Beloved, Isaiah's prophecy presents to us certain qualities which the name of Jesus manifests at invocation. All we need is to carefully understand the characteristics of that name, and appropriate the blessings it offers us, particularly in this yuletide season.
First, the name is Wonderful (full of wonders) – (Acts 10:38). This simply means that this season is waiting for you to bring 'that name' to bear, in faith, over all life situations, and wonderful things are bound to happen. The name of Jesus surely will cause multiple signs and wonders to follow you in this yuletide (Mk 16:17-18). Nothing truly is impossible to anyone who knows how to bring that name and its power to bear (John 14:13). Try it now!
Secondly, the name is called Counselor (full of counsel), showing you the right path to follow (Isa 30:21, Isa 50:4-5, John 5:30, Ps 32:8) and the right decisions to take. The name of Jesus releases this in abundance and only the Lord's eye can guide you in this yuletide.
Next is the Mighty God (full of might) and the might of God is manifested at the mention and application of the name of Jesus (Joel 2:4-5,7; Dan 11:32). We need the strength of God to go through the yuletide challenges.
Again, the Everlasting Father (eternal nature of God): The name of Jesus makes you possess God and be God inside-minded. To go through the yuletide without stains, you need to put on Jesus completely by invoking His name (Rom 13:14, 1 Cor 1:30)
Then, the Prince of Peace (full of peace): The name of Jesus invokes total peace and we need it to go through this yuletide (John 14:27). Only the name of Jesus can give you peace of mind and victory over fear and anxiety (Ex 14:14)
The Lord Jesus got the greatness and power of His name – by prophecy (Matt 1:21, Acts 4:12, Isa 11:1-2); by conquest (Heb 2:14-15; Col 2:15); by inheritance (Heb 1:4-5) and by obedience (Phil 2:9-11)
Child of God, by the finished work of Calvary, every believer is made a 'joint heir' with Christ. He has given us His name to do exploits, to possess, to do good and change situations. In this yuletide, bring His name to bear in every situations, and experience a testimony-filled season.

Merry Christmas to you!!!

Pastor K. Nzeh.
(Pastor - in - Charge)