Mighty God
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We all have heard the story, it’s been told and then retold,
about the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem of old.
Yet every Christmastide the tale bears telling once again,
as we reflect on that sweet babe, born to redeem all men.
A decree went out from Caesar, and so it came to pass,
that Joseph and sweet Mary went to David to be taxed.
Though Mary journeyed wearily, for she was great with child,
when Joseph wept to see her pain, she looked at him and smiled:
“Fear not for me, dear Husband, among women I am blessed,
but now my time draws near, and we must find a place to rest.”
In desperate need of shelter, they pushed on to Bethlehem,
only to find the inns were full, no room was offered them.
Still Joseph knocked on every door till one innkeeper said,
“Seek refuge in my stable––Here’s some straw to make a bed.”
And Mary gratefully sank down into that new-mown hay,
and gave birth to the Savior that first, sacred Christmas Day.
A shining star rose in the sky above that holy place,
as Mary gazed upon her child and touched His radiant face.
The shepherds and the wise men came, led by that glorious star,
and angels sang out praises as they journeyed from afar.
They somehow knew the child was sent to bring the world His light
and their hearts were filled with wonder as they looked on Him that night.
So was our Lord and Savior born, in humble majesty,
to save us from our earthly sins and seal our destiny.
On this and every Christmas Day, we thank the Lord above,
for sending our Redeemer to bless us with His love.
This is a poem by Susan Noyes Anderson
I love how she starts this poem. We have heard so many times the story of Christ and His birth, but it bears the retelling over and over again.
Today I want to start with this verse.
She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
The angel Gabriel reveals the name Jesus (Greek for Hebrew "Yeshua"), meaning "the Lord saves," directly explaining His role.
His purpose is clear: to "save his people from their sins," a salvation from guilt, punishment, and the dominion of sin.
This verse confirms Jesus's birth isn't accidental but the fulfillment of God's plan for redemption as stated in our verse for this series
For a child will be born for us,
a son will be given to us,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Let’s pray!
Christ being called "Mighty God" (Hebrew: El Gibbor) in Isaiah 9:6 signifies His divine, all-powerful nature as the prophesied Messiah,
El Gibbor: A Hebrew compound term meaning "God of Strength," "Heroic God," or "Warrior God," indicating supreme divine power, not just human might.
combining God's ultimate strength (El) with heroic power (Gibbor), proving He is Yahweh incarnate, capable of creating, sustaining, and redeeming humanity through His miracles, His sacrifice, and His ultimate victory over sin and death.
He is not just an earthly warrior but God Himself possessing omnipotence (all-power).
When we are talking about Christ being
Mighty God:
Divine Warrior
As our Divine Warrior, He is the ultimate champion who fights evil and rescues people from darkness, as seen in His power over nature, demons, and death.
The Lord advances like a warrior;
he stirs up his zeal like a soldier.
He shouts, he roars aloud,
he prevails over his enemies.
Christ as the Divine Warrior is a powerful biblical theme showing Jesus as God's conquering hero, fighting spiritual battles, defeating Satan, sin, death, and ultimately bringing salvation and establishing His kingdom, culminating in His glorious return as King of Kings to judge and rule, rescuing His people from oppression and darkness.
This concept builds on the Old Testament image of God as Yahweh Sabaoth (Lord of Hosts) who fights for Israel, but Jesus embodies it uniquely through His birth, death, resurrection, and future return.
He is winning battles not just with force, but through sacrificial victory and ultimate triumph.
And because He is the embodiment of God He is also the
Mighty God:
2. Creator and Sustainer
Jesus is the one through whom all things were made and hold together.
For everything was created by him,
in heaven and on earth,
the visible and the invisible,
whether thrones or dominions
or rulers or authorities—
all things have been created through him and for him.
He is before all things,
and by him all things hold together.
Jesus is the divine source of all existence and actively holds everything together.
He is the continuous preserver of the universe, including unseen realms and humanity, with desire for His creation to have morality, purpose, and to be able to worship.
He is not a distant God but actively involved, sustaining creation moment by moment.
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of his nature, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
He is Mighty God who is the warrior we need and the sustainer we long for...He is also
Mighty God:
3. Sacrificial Hero
His "might" is shown not just in conquering armies but in His humbling birth, life, death, and resurrection—defeating sin and death for humanity.
Jesus's humble arrival contrasted with expected earthly conquerors, but His resurrection and reign confirm His divine authority and power as the true, mighty King.
He demonstrated ultimate selfless love by leaving Glory and become a baby, enduring immense suffering and death on the cross to atone for humanity's sins, offering forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and eternal life—a heroic act embodying courage, selflessness, and love, transforming spiritual history and inspiring believers to follow His path of sacrifice and service.
And as Christians, it is this season we celebrate it all as we remember Him and His birth.
Wood for the Fire
Tis the season of great deals, chaotic traffic, big meals, and presents galore.
We must remember, "Mighty God" reveals Jesus as the all-powerful, divine Redeemer, embodying God's strength and heroic action to save His people, a truth demonstrated throughout His life and confirmed by His resurrection.
But how do we do that, by stopping the chaos, even if it is for just a few minutes, and seeing Him as the Mighty God.
Looking around and knowing that Jesus was there at the beginning
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were created through him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.
That when you are wrapping those presents remember this
Then she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped him tightly in cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
That when you are loving on the family He
See what great love the Father has given us that we should be called God’s children—and we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it didn’t know him.
Remembering Christ as Mighty God gives us the ability to burn with His strength even in our weakness.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.”
Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me. So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and in difficulties, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
