Isaiah Chapter 9

(Apologies for the late publication this morning - the Church Administrator slept through his alarm!!)

‘You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy’.

Gloom is certainly something we’re never far from. We only have to switch on the television to hear of the latest swine flu tragedy or the economic downturn.

Don’t you think sometimes, we are responsible for how much joy we allow ourselves to be partaking of and how much joy we impart on others. Verse 3 of Isaish 9 says,

‘You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy’. In this verse, God is imparting the joy.

As Christians we always have something to be joyful for, WE ARE SAVED! Unlike the nations in Isaiah, we know that,

‘Unto us a child (was) born,
And he is called,
Wonderful Councillor
Mighty God
Everlasting Father
Prince of Peace.’

Do your part today; tell someone of the joy that was given to you. Make sure that you add the part about it being a FREE gift.

Emma Hughes