Emmanuel – God With Us .
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16:33

I lean often on the words from John. I rely heavily on their reassurance. We know and trust the validity of the words because of the resurrection. At the time Isaiah made his declaration the people still had thousands of years to wait for the Messiah! Yet, there is hope even his words. He found his strength in one promise – yet to be fulfilled. We find ours in the ultimate fulfillment.

There are many, many names for God. In scripture, in the Old Testament especially, we find a name assigned to Him for just about every occasion. God, my ______. You can fill in the blank. This morning, I worship God, my provision. After a wonderful Christmas holiday, I have much about to joyful.

God can also be God, my support or God, my strength. God, my victory and on and on. Regardless of the situational assignment of a name, he is ever Emmanuel – God with us. That means that no matter where we find ourselves in our faith journey, no matter what situation we are in the midst of , no matter how turned around and confused and alone we may feel – we need not fear. God is with us.

My prayer today is that your call out “Emmanuel” as you go through your day. He will provide whatever you need to make it through your day. And He will be with you when you rejoice in the promise won for us on the Cross.

Mary

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  ¶ 6:28 AM