Matthew 1:21-23 "And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. 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."
Will Christ be the center of your Christmas?
Are you living for the things that Christ died for?
Are you living for the things that Christ died for?
As Christians, we need to remember that our joy is because of Jesus, our songs are because of our Savior, our love because of our Lord, and our blessings a result of His birth.
Because of that first Christmas, Immanuel (God With Us) has come and we as a result gain three great assurances that provide comfort and strength throughout our life.
Because of that first Christmas, Immanuel (God With Us) has come and we as a result gain three great assurances that provide comfort and strength throughout our life.
I’m going to share with you those three great assurances, and simply give you scriptures to read and ponder this Christmas.
1. GOD WITH US!
Matthew 1:23 "…and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, God with us."
Matthew 28:20"…and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
Deuteronomy 31:8 "And the Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear, or be dismayed."
Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
Psalm 23:4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me…”
2. GOD IN US!
Colossians 1:27 "… which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.".
Galatians 4:6 “And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba, Father!”
Romans 8:9b-11 “…But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. If Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through the Spirit who dwells in you.”
3. GOD FOR US!
Romans 8:31-32 "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things."
Romans 8:28 ”And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
1. GOD WITH US!
Matthew 1:23 "…and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, God with us."
Matthew 28:20"…and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
Deuteronomy 31:8 "And the Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear, or be dismayed."
Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
Psalm 23:4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me…”
2. GOD IN US!
Colossians 1:27 "… which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.".
Galatians 4:6 “And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba, Father!”
Romans 8:9b-11 “…But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. If Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through the Spirit who dwells in you.”
3. GOD FOR US!
Romans 8:31-32 "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things."
Romans 8:28 ”And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Isaiah 54:17 17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the LORD.
Stand encouraged today knowing that Immanuel, the Almighty God, He is with you! He is WITH you, IN you, and FOR you!
I wish you a very BLESSED and MERRY Christmas!
