I appreciate how today’s verse speaks about the transformation that happens. When we choose to place our hope in Jesus Christ and trust Him with our very lives, wonderful changes occur.
In Isaiah 9:2-6, we are given these words:
2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Those who lived in the land of the shadow of death, on them the light has shined. 3 You have multiplied the nation. You have increased their joy. They rejoice before you according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the plunder. 4 For the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as in the day of Midian. 5 For all the armor of the armed man in the noisy battle, and the garments rolled in blood, will be for burning, fuel for the fire. 6 For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (WEB).
This is a testament to the work we receive through our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the One who takes us from walking alone in utter darkness to finding ourselves walking where there is an abundance of light and joy – plus we are no longer walking alone. We have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit from the moment we first received our Lord Jesus Christ.
God reminds me that I am not in this journey alone. God is right here with me, and He is the One who will allow me to go from dark moments to joyfully light filled moments. While I may still face depression, even though I have received Christ, I am not in this battle alone. I can find joy infused moments through our great God’s presence, even though I am facing depression.
We are not in our trials alone, because we have received the light of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the One transforming us day by day. God will use dark days to remind us of His truth, hope, and light. Even though I may have rough days, where I am not joy infused or in a good place emotionally, our great God is still with me. God doesn’t leave us in a “coming and going” fashion, but He continues to “remain” with us. He chooses to become our Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God – among other things.
He continues to show us, we have been changed. Our Lord Jesus is changing me. His good work going inside of us never takes backspaces or removes His Spirit (the Holy Spirit) when we face difficult days where our minds and emotions are fighting against God. He stays with us, doing His good work, and teaching us to trust Him increasingly more – through all of our days. Not just the good days, we can experience more of our Lord with each day we are given.
In Him,
Stacey
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