Having established the darkness and the light that pierces it, we want to now focus on the Anchor of all hope: the Child who is the Son, the one who holds all authority. This prophecy is an extraordinary claim—it attributes divine and eternal names to a newborn child.
This passage challenges us to move beyond seeing Jesus merely as a good teacher or a historical figure and recognize him as the sovereign ruler upon whom the government of the universe rests. His four titles are not simply poetic compliments; they define the resources available to us:
“It is the mystery of Christmas that God became one of us so that he might take the government upon his shoulders—the entire burden of ruling the world.” — C.S. Lewis
“The government will rest on his shoulders.” Take time to reflect on what this truly means for your daily life. What worries, plans, or controls are you still carrying that belong on his shoulders? How would your life change if you consciously allowed the Wonderful Counselor to advise you and the Mighty God to fight for you in every decision?