2-7 The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light.
For those who lived in a land of deep shadows—
light! sunbursts of light!
You repopulated the nation,
you expanded its joy.
Oh, they’re so glad in your presence!
Festival joy!
The joy of a great celebration,
sharing rich gifts and warm greetings.
The abuse of oppressors and cruelty of tyrants—
all their whips and cudgels and curses—
Is gone, done away with, a deliverance
as surprising and sudden as Gideon’s old victory over Midian.
The boots of all those invading troops,
along with their shirts soaked with innocent blood,
Will be piled in a heap and burned,
a fire that will burn for days!
For a child has been born—for us!
the gift of a son—for us!
He’ll take over
the running of the world.
His names will be: Amazing Counselor,
Strong God,
Eternal Father,
Prince of Wholeness.
His ruling authority will grow,
and there’ll be no limits to the wholeness he brings.
He’ll rule from the historic David throne
over that promised kingdom.
He’ll put that kingdom on a firm footing
and keep it going
With fair dealing and right living,
beginning now and lasting always.
The zeal of God-of-the-Angel-Armies
will do all this.
Amen and Amen!
The First Lady:
Today, I was grateful to return to Childrens' National Hospital to read an inspiring Christmas story & play a game safely with the children. During all of my visits, I have felt the children’s warmth, seen the joy in their eyes & the bright smiles on their faces.
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| Number the Stars "On this quiet night, please say a prayer for those who are not allowed to pray." We lift up the Name of Jesus (Yeshua). The Lion of the Tribe of Judah. The Messiah. The Coming King. The Lamb of God. The Savior of the world. First place in all things. Seated on His throne.
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