HE IS MIGHTY GOD: The Strength That Looks Like Humility

As we began our new series HE IS, Pastor Saff reminded us that Christmas is more than lights, presents, or festive gatherings—it’s about Jesus Himself. And the first name we explored in Isaiah 9 was Mighty God—El Gibbor—a title that reveals both strength and surprising tenderness.

In a world that celebrates power through dominance, Jesus shows us a different way. His might doesn’t look like warhorses and sword-drawn victory. His might looks like humility, service, and sacrificial love.

1. The Mighty God Who Arrives Lowly, Not Loudly

When Isaiah prophesied about the coming Messiah, he used royal titles normally given to earthly kings. But this King would be unlike any ruler Israel had known. Instead of coming with force, He came born in a stable, entering quietly into human history.

While ancient kings wielded strength through dominance, Jesus revealed might through meekness. His triumphs didn’t come by crushing enemies but by healing, forgiving, restoring, and ultimately laying down His life.

This is the upside-down kingdom:Power expressed through peace.Authority expressed through compassion.Victory is expressed through sacrifice.

2. El Gibbor: The God Who Fights by Serving

The Hebrew name El Gibbor paints a picture of a heroic, valiant warrior. Yet Jesus redefines what true heroism looks like. Instead of waging earthly war, His action was to love, to heal, to wash feet, and to give His life as a ransom for many.

Jesus Himself said, “My kingdom is not of this world”—a kingdom where battles are won not by retaliation but by surrender, humility, and obedience to the Father’s will.

Even at the Last Supper, knowing Judas would betray Him, Jesus didn’t strike back. He chose to serve, washing the very feet of the one who would hand Him over. That is real might—strength under complete control, strength rooted in love.

3. His Victory Becomes Our Testimony

Revelation says the Lamb—not the lion—triumphs over the enemy. And we share in that victory not through our own strength, but through:

• the blood of the Lamb

• and the word of our testimony 

Jesus invites us to join Him by living lives of humble courage. By serving. By sacrificing. By loving when it’s easier to withdraw. By speaking hope when the world expects silence.

This is how His people—His called, chosen, and faithful followers—overcome.

4. What Is Your Action This Christmas?

Pastor Saff challenged us to consider: 

What is your action? What is your sacrifice this Christmas?

Maybe it’s:

• Offering hospitality to a lonely neighbour

• Giving generously to bless someone in need

• Serving in church and discovering Jesus in the process

• Inviting someone to church where they might meet Him

• Praying boldly again after a season of discouragement

• Interceding for others not just spiritually, but practically

The Mighty God who served us now invites us to serve others—with humility, courage, and compassion. His victory becomes visible in the everyday sacrifices we choose to make.

This Christmas, may we reflect the might of Jesus—the Lamb who triumphs, the King who serves, the God who saves.