Read : Matthew 1:18-25
"They shall call his name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us." - Matthew 1:23
Since the first Christmas day 2000 years ago, the assurance that God is with his people has taken on new meaning. Before Jesus was born, the Israelites were assured that even in judgement they could have hope because God was with them (Isa. 8:8,10). Yet they didn't know God as fully as we can today. We have a great advantage over the Old Testament saints because through reading the New Testament we can see the glory of God "in the face of Jesus Christ" (2 Cor.4:6). And we can sense His presence in all situations of life because He is made real to us by the Holy Spirit.
When I need to be reassured that God is with me, I picture the face of Jesus as He took little children into His arms and blessed them (Mt.19:13-15). Then I think of Hid crucifixion. I see his face battered and blood-streaked. This reminds me of all e endured to be my Savior. Finally, I reflect on His promise, "I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Mt.28:20). And I am spiritually refreshed.
God came in human form when Jesus was born in Bethlehem. All who trust Him can find renewed strength for every need. Why? Because the birth of Christ gives new meaning to the name Immanuel. - Herb Vander Lugt
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,
Hail the incarnate Deity!
Pleased as man with men to dwell,
Jesus, our Immanuel. - Wesley
The Birth Of Christ Brought God To Man, But It Took The Cross Of Christ To Bring Man To God.
"They shall call his name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us." - Matthew 1:23
Since the first Christmas day 2000 years ago, the assurance that God is with his people has taken on new meaning. Before Jesus was born, the Israelites were assured that even in judgement they could have hope because God was with them (Isa. 8:8,10). Yet they didn't know God as fully as we can today. We have a great advantage over the Old Testament saints because through reading the New Testament we can see the glory of God "in the face of Jesus Christ" (2 Cor.4:6). And we can sense His presence in all situations of life because He is made real to us by the Holy Spirit.
When I need to be reassured that God is with me, I picture the face of Jesus as He took little children into His arms and blessed them (Mt.19:13-15). Then I think of Hid crucifixion. I see his face battered and blood-streaked. This reminds me of all e endured to be my Savior. Finally, I reflect on His promise, "I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Mt.28:20). And I am spiritually refreshed.
God came in human form when Jesus was born in Bethlehem. All who trust Him can find renewed strength for every need. Why? Because the birth of Christ gives new meaning to the name Immanuel. - Herb Vander Lugt
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,
Hail the incarnate Deity!
Pleased as man with men to dwell,
Jesus, our Immanuel. - Wesley
The Birth Of Christ Brought God To Man, But It Took The Cross Of Christ To Bring Man To God.
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