A Savior who lives now. Isaiah 9:6-7
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:6-7 When I read through the Bible for the first time, I was struck by how many times the phrase "the Lord lives" appears in the Bible. Especially when I was reading the Old Testament, I had a strong impression of this. And I believed in Christ because I felt firsthand that the Lord was actually alive. As I continue my life of faith, sometimes I almost forget that the Lord is alive. However, when I almost forget, there is a moment of joy when I am reminded through overcoming trials and various things,