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Matthew 1:22, 23 - God With Us!Matthew 1:22, 23 (NKJV) So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us."INTRODUCTION Jesus was to be called 'Immanuel' ("God with us"), as predicted by Isaiah the prophet (Isaiah 7:14). Jesus was God in the flesh; thus God was literally among us, "with us." Through the Holy Spirit, Christ is present today in the life of every believer. Perhaps not even Isaiah understood how far-reaching the meaning of "Immanuel" would be. [Life Application SB] COMMENTARY PEARL When army Sgt. Mary Ehiarinmwian was driving to a physical training base in 2020, the car in front of hers swerved off the road, hitting a road sign and flipping upside down. She immediately pulled over, checked the driver for injuries, and dragged him out of the burning wreckage. "I felt like the car was going to burst into flames," she recalls. "But at the time, I didn't think of the danger." For her bravery; Sgt. Ehiarinmwian was recognized as the USO Soldier of the Year. Long before the fall of our planet, the plan of salvation was put in place. Christ would come to this earth as a human to offer His life as a sacrifice for humanity. This was no afterthought but was planned "from the foundation of the world" (Revelation 17:8). The divine Trio knew the risks, for the Son would be exposed to Satan's temptations as a human being. Should He once yield to sin, all would be lost. This is the time of year when many picture baby Jesus in a quiet nativity scene. But His entry into the world was anything but serene, His escape from Herod preceding the slaughter of innocent boys (Matthew 2:16). Jesus' life would be under constant attack, ending with His crucifixion. Today's promise of "God with us" was originally given to King Ahaz when Syrian forces threatened Jerusalem. As the Lord was with His people then, and later with Joseph and Mary, He will be with us today, regardless of the danger. Are you in danger of being overcome by Satan? Immanuel promises to be with you when you open your heart to Him. Thank You, Jesus, for coming down to be with us amid this broken world. [The Most Amazing Bible Promises by Amazing Facts] GREAT PRAISE SONG Down from His Glory by Larry Wayne Morbitt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvHWT3vXA6c LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY Matthew 1:22, 23 - MERRY CHRISTMAS! https://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20221225-0932.html Isaiah 7:14 - Christmas and Gods Presence. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20221222-0908.html 1 Peter 1:18-20 - Prints Among Men. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190827-1119.html LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT https://abible.com/links/ |