God is With Us
Monday, December 13
God is With Us
“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel which means ‘God is with us.’” Matthew 1:23
There are so many exciting things that come along with pregnancy—celebrating with friends and family, discovering the gender of the child, planning a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, and picking a meaningful name for the child. For Mary, the naming part was already taken care of. She would give birth to a baby boy and he would be called Emmanuel: God with us.
God with us. What a concept. No matter where we go, God is with us. No matter the storm clouds, God is with us. No matter how seemingly far we fall, God is with us. No matter how deep into despair we feel, God is with us. No matter what others may say about you, God is with you. In times of great joy or times of insurmountable grief, God is with us.
Why is he with us? Because he loves us. God loves us and there is nowhere else He would rather be. God wants to be right at our side. There’s no place too far or wide, too high or low, that the love and grace of God cannot reach us. It’s as simple as that.
Christmas is a special time where we gather with family and friends. During these gatherings do not forget to speak of the goodness of God. Reflect on everything that has happened this year and sing His praise. The holiday season is not only a time where we look back on the past; we also look forward to the future.