Monday 25 December 2017

God with us

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. – Matthew 1.23

I wish I thought of the concept more often, but it always comes home at Christmas. This notion ought to consume me every day of the year. It is a notion that is far beyond my ken.

What is this notion?

Emmanuel – God with us.

GOD with us
God WITH us
God with US

Do you see that? Every single word stands out.

GOD Himself is with us! God who said ‘let there be light’ and parted the Red Sea and created all that is around is with us.

God is WITH us. He is not just nearby or close or accessible. He is well and truly with us as we face each day.

God is with US!! You and me. We know us. We all know that we are not worthy of Him being with us, but He is! He is there by our sides day after day after day.


One of Jesus’ last promises on earth was ‘lo, I am with you always.’ He is as with us today as He was with those who first heard the word Emmanuel. Of all the celebrations of today let’s make sure our focus is on Emmanuel. 

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