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

We now come to the passage we all know. Handel’s “Messiah” is based on this verse. We sing choruses with these words in it.

His son was given.

To us.

It’s still one of the great mysteries of God. How or why an omnipotent, omniscient God would care even a little about us is truly amazing. Who are we, really?

Perhaps we should ask the greater question: Who is He, really?