“What a mighty God we serve! Angels bow before Him. Heaven and earth adore Him.” So goes a portion of the lyrics from a chorus which has had a long run of popularity. Perhaps its hand-clapping rhythm is what made it so popular, but the truth of its words is what is most important.
Isaiah wrote to a suffering people whose life had been filled with gloom and despair. They needed a word of hope. Isaiah saw the dawn of a new day and light for those who were walking in darkness and for those who dwelt in the shadow of death (9:2). Hope would come through the birth of a child, whose greatness is such that one name will not suffice.
The title “Mighty God” speaks of His sovereign might and heroic nature. Like the Israelites of old, we should take comfort in knowing we serve a God whose power is unlimited. There is nothing you will face in life that moves beyond the power of Mighty God.
Do you remember the song of praise that Mary sang when she visited Elizabeth after learning that she was to give birth to Jesus? “Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, because the Mighty One has done great things for me” (Luke 1:48-49).
What do you need to surrender to Mighty God? What keeps you from doing so? Remember Daniel’s conviction—“The people who know their God will be strong and take action (Daniel 11:32). Do you know Mighty God?
Prayer: I praise You Mighty God. May my life reflect my confidence that You are sovereign. Amen