The Isaiah Project: Christmas Yet to Come (In September)

Isaiah 9:6-7CHRISTMAS YET TO COME 6 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, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.Intro: Ill. Some years ago, as gifts were being exchanged, a certain family member told Mikey that his gift, a bag of gourmet candy corn had been ordered but had not arrived. As soon as it got here, it would be given to him. That bag of candy corn has never appeared, and I don’t think it ever will. In 1981 the Canadian government instituted a new system of postal delivery. It was supposed to be more streamlined, efficient and quicker. Yet, when Christmas came and went last year, the Canadian post offices were filled with Christmas packages that had yet to be delivered. Hopefully, they eventually found their way to their intended destination. Now, we all know that Christmas is far more than giving and receiving. Now what are we doing talking about Christmas at summer’s end? Because for Christians every day is bout Christmas! Even though we allow ourselves to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas, we all understand something of the true meaning of Christmas.• We know that Jesus was God in human flesh.• We know that when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, God stepped out of eternity and entered time.• We know that Jesus was a great teacher, healer, and miracle worker.• We know that Jesus came to the earth to die for our sins on the cross.• We know that He rose again from the dead and ascended back to heaven to make intercession for His people, and to prepare a place for us there.• We know that all of this, and more, is the true meaning of Christmas.• We know that the real gift of Christmas is Christ Himself, John 3:16.