Artwork by Leslie Koch
Reader 1
For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Reader 2
In the middle of the mess… wait.
Reader 1
For unto us a Child is born
Reader 2
In the congestion and the chaos of the everyday
Reader 1
Unto us a Son is given
Reader 2
When it feels like those in power don’t have your back
Reader 1
And the government will be upon His shoulder
Reader 2
Just wait. He’s on his way.
Reader 1
And his name will be called Wonderful
Reader 2
Phenomenal
Reader 1
Counselor
Reader 2
Mender
Reader 1
Mighty God
Reader 2
Beyond Comprehension
Reader 1
Everlasting Father
Reader 2
Personal Forever
Reader 1
Prince of Peace
Reader 2
An answer to the storm
Where the law demands condemnation
He offers forgiveness
Where the law claims authority
He challenges its foundation
Where the law shouts power and vengeance
He quietly serves without reservation
Reader 1
Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end
Reader 2
We expected a political powerhouse
But received a Prince of Peace
Reader 1
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom
Reader 2
We requested a military mastermind
But received the Father of Forgiveness
Reader 1
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever
Reader 2
The core of his kingdom will never change
But the hope that he brings is fluid and personal
Reader 1
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this
Reader 2
The hope of Christ rests easy in our souls
That a child of double lineage
Of heaven and earth
Has come to light a way through the battle with unconventional weapons
That a child of humble circumstance
Can offer life after death and life in the present
That a child of miraculous sacrifice
Brings hope to the masses and joy to those who call Him by name
Love this!
LikeLiked by 1 person