The phrase “hustle and bustle of Christmas” seems to be more and more true with every passing year. Parties at school and work. Gatherings with family. The hunt for the perfect gifts for kids, friends and teachers. Then trying to fit in quality time with seasonal traditions and new experiences. The holiday season has become another one of life’s marathons.

Working at the Nate’s farm, there’s a still and quiet that gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on why we truly celebrate Christmas. And in a moment, a favorite verse of the Christmas season comes to heart and mind.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God. Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6. Christmas’s greatest gift is Jesus, and His names in the verse show who He is and who I am not.

Our Wonderful Counselor, He whispers to me. He shows me the way, and I have to walk it. But my sin is constantly exposed, and that’s why we have Jesus – to conquer our sin.

Our Mighty God, His holiness and everlasting love is there for us. Because we are not perfect, and life is not perfect. When we experience its trials and troubles, He is there with us to be our strength.

Our Everlasting Father, we can rest in knowing He has the eternal perspective. In those moments of heartache, we can trust that He makes the way, and Jesus is the bridge between simple man and Holy God.

Our Prince of Peace, He is always there to calm our hearts. Even in good times when everything seems right, it doesn’t take long for our brokenness to shine through. Despite all our time and effort, we are going to veer off the right path, and He’s there to be our Savior and provide peace.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and hope that you can enjoy its true meaning,