Todays gift is Emmanuel
God is with us.
Isaiah prophesied about the child being before who would deliver Israel.
When we look all around we see that God is with us. He is in every part of creation.
We cannot run from His presence. There is no pit to deep He can’t save us.
God with us means, HE Dwells within us.
What a gift that He would always be there with us.
Some people don’t understand this love or experience because they have never welcomed Jesus to live in their heart.
I remember the moment as a child I found Jesus. I remember as teenager when I turned away and how real it was when Jesus visited my room and showed me the my future in Hell. I am talking about experiencing the flames of hell all around me. Yet once again I slipped away. Yet God was so gracious to me, He redeemed me and I served Him and walked in my purpose for 20 years then I fell away hard and for 7 years I stayed messed up with sin. I was lost and I knew I was going to hell. Yet my pride kept me in a place of torment. I remember the moment I gave it all to Jesus. I turned my life over to Him and I haven’t looked back.
I know God is within me and my hope is that my life reflects Jesus to others. I pray that I can love others the way Jesus does.
This Christmas remember God is within you and He is the reason for the season. Honor Him and make time for Him.
Matthew 1:23
“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”).
Psalms 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork.
Psalms 139:7-10
Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there;if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn,if I settle on the far side of
the sea,even there your hand will guide me,your right hand will hold me fast.
