Emmanuel

By Andrea Merrell

 

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 KJV

 

Emmanuel. Son of the Most High. Sent to earth to be born of a virgin. To be a light in the darkness. To save us from our sins. To point the way to the Father.

Emmanuel. Jesus, the living Word. Holy. Sinless. Blameless. Redeemer of all mankind. Messiah. Savior. Lord of all.

Emmanuel. God with us—always. Never leaving. Never unaware of us. God within us. Beside us. Surrounding us. Going before us. Our constant companion.

Emmanuel. Seeing us. Knowing us. Forgiving us. Loving us.

Emmanuel. Wonderful counselor. The Prince of Peace. Jesus. The Name above every other name. The name that comforts, heals, and sets the captive free.

Emmanuel. God with us. With me. With you. Always. 

Merry Christmas, everyone! 

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