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A Prayer About Christmas in August

     For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he 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. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:6-7

     Gracious Jesus, it won’t surprise me one bit if we begin to see Christmas decorations beside Halloween candy on store shelves before September 1st. It gets earlier and earlier each year. That being said, it’s never too early to remember why you came into the world. In fact, there’s nothing seasonal about any portion of Scripture.

     There aren’t “Christmas verses” that are the private domain of Advent. There’s just you… and your glory… and your magnificent story of redemption and restoration. Today, on this hot August morning, I’m glad to remember… I need to remember why you came and what you’re up to right now.

     Jesus, the government of the entire cosmos is already sitting squarely upon your shoulders. Nothing happens apart from your sovereign doings and delight. I don’t have to be vexed over a Nuclear Iran any more than I have to be defined by a lousy golf game. It may not be apparent to my naked eye, but everything is subject to you. You were before all things and in you all things are held together (Col. 1:17). Everything in heaven and on earth is being summed up in you. (Eph. 1:10).

     You are Wonderful Counselor—that is, our wisdom from God… our righteous, holiness and redemption (1 Cor. 1:30). There is no salvation apart from you. It’s the gospel or despair. You are Mighty God—eternally one with the Father, co-equal, co-glorious… along with the Holy Spirit. There is nothing you can’t do. You never “try” to do anything. You simply execute your pleasure at your discretion.

     You are Everlasting Father—the Son who perfectly reveals the Father’s image and riches to us. It’s because of you Jesus, that we’ve been adopted into God’s family, and have given all the rights and delights of the children of God. You are Prince of Peace. By your life and death, you made peace between God and us. You, yourself are our peace, Jesus… you destroyed the hostile barrier that stood between us (Eph. 2:14-15).

     Right now… right now on the early August morning you are extending your glorious kingdom of peace… you are “shalom-ing” all things… making all things new… putting all things right. Justice and righteousness are coming everywhere sin and death have done their worst. All of this is happening because you are the zealous LORD…jealous for his Bride… who accomplishes everything he has promised. Suddenly, I feel like putting on some Christmas CD’s, Jesus. So very Amen, I pray, in your peerless name.  

 

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