Main Thought
Christmas is the season to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who Isaiah referred to as our Mighty God. Jesus is God who became man, possessing all the power of God. When God gave us the gift of His only Son, Jesus, He demonstrated His unlimited power to solve man’s greatest problem: sin. Left on our own, we cannot overcome sin; it is only through Jesus that we can be saved. We can have confidence in God’s power to help us through every other situation because He already saved us from our greatest dilemma.
Main Passage
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.
- Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
- 2 Corinthians 12:957 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 15:57
Discussion Questions
What does sufficient mean to you? Recall a time when you saw God’s grace and power help you in your weakness.
What’s one situation in which you need God’s strength right now?
If we understand that our ultimate victory in Christ is guaranteed, then we can live from a place of gratitude and confidence. How might a new perspective on a current challenge change the way you address the situation?