Isaiah 9:6-7 NLT - For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. [7] His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven's Armies will make this happen!
The Bible tells us to develop a desire - to hunger and thirst - for the Lord. It is good and holy to desire God, to long to know him personally, to come to love him deeply. It is also good and holy to desire the best for our families and friends, to hunger to share Christ with others, to help and bless the needy and oppressed, and to know God’s Word.