For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 ESV
This name in Hebrew is Gibbor El.
Steps on Your Journey to Know God More Intimately
- The word for Mighty, Gibbor, in Hebrew means powerful, strong and valiant.
- Read these verses to see more about how mighty God is:
- Jeremiah 32:18: “You show steadfast love to thousands, but you repay the guilt of fathers to their children after them, O great and mighty God, whose name is the Lord of hosts” (ESV).
- Luke 22:69: “But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God.”
- What do these verses say to you about the Lord?
- In Isaiah 9:6, the Messiah is referred to as the Mighty God. In Luke 22:69, the Messiah will be seated at the right hand of the Mighty God. What does it mean to you today that both Jesus and Father God are called the Mighty God?
- In what ways do you want to see His might, His power?
- Memorize Isaiah 9:6. Memorizing the Word isn’t as hard as many people think it is. Simply reading it repeatedly and meditating on it will get it into your mind and heart.
A Prayer for You
Mighty God, I worship You today. Thank You that Your strength is not like any human’s. You are all-powerful. There is absolutely nothing that is too hard for You. Thank You that I can lean on You and trust You for everything in my life.
Excerpted from The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart by Gaylyn Williams.