Readings for Celebrating Advent

⁶ A child will be born to us.
    God will give a son to us.
    He will be responsible for leading the people.
His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God,
    Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace.
⁷ Power and peace will be in his kingdom.
    It will continue to grow.
He will rule as king on David’s throne
    and over David’s kingdom.
He will make it strong,
    by ruling with goodness and fair judgment.
    He will rule it forever and ever.
The Lord of heaven’s armies will do this
    because of his strong love for his people.