Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Immanuel: God with us

Matthew 1:20-23

But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:

"Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" (which means, God with us).
God with us. There's something massive in that phrase. What is it? I think "God with us" is going to be the central point in the Christmas Eve service, so ponder it. What does it mean to you? Let us know what you come up with.

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