Immanuel - "God With Us"

"Behold, a virgin shall be with child and bear a Son and they shall call His name Immanuel" which is translated "God with us." {Matthew 1:23} Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign; behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and shall call His name Immanuel." {Isaiah 7:14}

In a few days, Christians throughout the world will attend Christmas Eve services and then on Christmas day gather with their families and friends to exchange gifts. These gatherings are to worship Jehovah God and thank Him for sending His Son Jesus Christ to earth bringing salvation to all people. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." Jesus is the most important gift from God in all of history. Bless His Holy Name!

Please take note in the announcement of Jesus's Birth in Matthew 1:23 that Jesus will be called Immanuel meaning "God With Us." Possibly, this is one aspect of Jesus coming to earth that might not be appreciated or totally understood. What does "God With Us" really mean?

We need to start by understanding how Jesus comes to live with us. When a person either Jew or Gentile receives Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, part of the Triune God - The Holy Spirit - comes to live within them. Yes, this means God is with us every moment of every day! What A Mighty God We Serve!

How does having The Holy Spirit living within us affect our daily lives? Just before Jesus ascended into Heaven He told the Disciples you will not be alone for I leave with you a Counselor, The Holy Spirit. As a result, when we spend time with God as His modern-day disciples, The Holy Spirit will guide and direct us in the ways of our God so that we can honor Him and please Him each and every day. Hallelujah!

Possibly, you have read this Christmas Message and realized it is now time to receive Jesus Christ as Your Lord and Savior. Please pray this prayer with me:

Jesus, I Know I Am A Sinner

Please Forgive Me Of All My Sins

I Proclaim Jesus As Lord And God Raised Him From The Dead

Please Come Live Within My Heart

Thank You For Saving My Soul And Granting Me Eternal Life

Please Help Me To Honor You Each Day

A Most Blessed Christmas,

Frank