Every December, as Christmas lights glow and carols fill the air, a question quietly echoes from the pages of Scripture: “Who is this King of Glory?” (Psalm 24:8–10)
The psalmist describes Him as “the LORD strong and mighty… the LORD of hosts,” a King worthy of honor and awe. But the New Testament gives this King a name—Jesus, the child born of a virgin, the Messiah announced by angels, the One called Immanuel, “God with us.”
And in the famous prophecy of Isaiah 9:6, the coming Messiah is described with four powerful titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Each name reveals a facet of who Jesus is and why we worship Him at Christmas and throughout the year. This post will explore these four titles and what they reveal about the King of Glory who came for us.
1. Jesus, Our Wonderful Counselor
Isaiah 9:6 begins with the first name: Wonderful Counselor.
The Hebrew words pele yoetz describe something beyond human explanation—wisdom that is supernatural, miraculous, and divine. Jesus doesn’t simply offer advice; He gives perfect counsel because He knows the human heart.
Scripture tells us:
“He knew what was in man.” (John 2:24–25)
In Him “are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Col. 2:2–3)
“No man ever spoke like this Man!” (John 7:46)
Throughout His ministry, people were astonished because Jesus taught “with authority.” (Matt. 7:29) His wisdom exposed truth, healed the broken, comforted the hurting, and confronted sin with grace and clarity.
Jesus is not a distant advisor—He is the Counselor who understands us because He walked among us. His guidance is both divine and deeply compassionate, meeting the deepest needs of the human soul.
In your moments of confusion, grief, or uncertainty, your Wonderful Counselor stands ready to guide you with miraculous wisdom.
2. Jesus, Our Mighty God
The second title Isaiah gives the Messiah is Mighty God—El Gibbor.
This is not a poetic exaggeration. Scripture uses this same title for Yahweh Himself (Isaiah 10:21), declaring unmistakably that Jesus is fully divine.
Jesus is not just a teacher or miracle worker—He is Almighty God in human flesh.Throughout the Gospels, we see His power on display:
commanding storms,
healing the sick,
raising the dead,
and triumphing over sin and death through the cross and resurrection.
Think of the moment in Mark 4 when Jesus calms the raging storm. His disciples stood in awe:
“Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
He is Mighty God, the One whose power is unmatched.
When life feels overwhelming, remember that the same Jesus who stilled the storm still holds your life in His sovereign hands.
3. Jesus, Our Everlasting Father
At first glance, “Everlasting Father” may feel confusing—after all, Jesus is not God the Father. But Isaiah’s term Avi-Ad refers to Jesus as the Father of Eternity—the One who creates, sustains, and rules forever.
The New Testament affirms this truth:
“All things were created through Him and for Him.” (Col. 1:16–17)
“Without Him nothing was made that was made.” (John 1:2–3)
Through Him, God “made the worlds.” (Heb. 1:2)
Jesus is eternal, sovereign, and actively sustaining creation at every moment. This title also highlights His fatherly care: a King who provides, protects, and lovingly shepherds His people.
Jesus gives us a picture of this in the parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:3–7). The shepherd— much like a devoted father—searches tirelessly for the one who wandered off, rejoicing when the lost is found.
Jesus shepherds us with the heart of a Father—tender, protective, and unrelenting in His love.
4. Jesus, Our Prince of Peace
Finally, Isaiah calls Jesus the Prince of Peace—Sar Shalom.
He is the ruler who brings true peace: peace with God, peace within ourselves, and peace with others.
Scripture declares:
“We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom. 5:1)
“My peace I give to you.” (John 14:27)
“He Himself is our peace.” (Eph. 2:14–16)
God’s peace is not the absence of difficulty—it’s the presence of Christ in the midst of it.The story of the “perfect picture of peace” is a vivid picture of this truth. The painting that won the contest did not show calm waters or quiet pastures. It showed a raging waterfall and storm—yet in the middle of the chaos was a tiny bird resting safely in its nest, sheltered by the branch above it.
That is the peace Jesus brings.
Not the removal of the storm—but the confidence of His presence within it.
Because Jesus is our Prince of Peace, we can have calm in the chaos and rest in the storm.
Conclusion: Who Is This King of Glory?
Psalm 24 asks the great question: “Who is this King of Glory?”
The answer is found in the manger, the cross, the empty tomb, and the promise of His return: Jesus Christ, our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
These names reveal His identity, His character, and His heart for us. As you reflect on them, may your understanding of Jesus deepen and your worship grow stronger. The King of Glory has come—and He is worthy of all praise.
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