God With Us — Always
12/10/2025
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
— Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)
When Isaiah first spoke these words, Judah was trembling under the threat of invasion. King Ahaz was terrified, unsure of what the future would hold. Into this moment of fear and instability, God made a promise, not just for Ahaz, not just for Judah, but for all humanity. A virgin would conceive. A Son would be born. And His name would be Immanuel, which means God with us.
Think about that: God chose not to shout His love from the heavens but to step into our world, wrapped in flesh, as a baby. He didn’t send a distant solution; He became the solution. He didn’t offer abstract comfort; He became our comfort. And He didn’t promise stability by changing our circumstances; He promised stability by entering them.
Think about a ship in the middle of a raging sea. The crew is exhausted, waves crash over the deck, and darkness seems to swallow the horizon. They can’t stop the storm, but suddenly, a lighthouse beam cuts through the haze. That light doesn’t remove the waves, but it anchors their hope, steadies their hearts, and guides their course.
Immanuel is that Light.
Your circumstances may not shift instantly. The diagnosis may still sit heavy. The relationship may still feel fragile. The future may still feel uncertain. But God with you changes how you walk through it. The promise of Isaiah 7:14 is not simply about a miraculous birth, it’s about a miraculous presence.
This Christmas season, remember:
You are not navigating life alone. God has stepped into your story, not far off, not indifferent, but closer than your breath.
Action Steps:
• Take five slow breaths today and whisper, “God, thank You for being with me.”
• Write down one place in your life where you feel fear, and ask Jesus to enter that space with His peace.
• Share the hope of Immanuel with someone who may be feeling alone.
Challenge:
Live today as if God is truly with you, because He is. Let every step be taken with the confidence that Heaven walks beside you.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for the gift of Immanuel. Thank You for sending Your Son not just to save us but to be with us. Draw near to my heart today. Remind me of Your presence in the uncertainties, the pressures, and the celebrations. Help me walk with the confidence that I am never alone. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
— Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)
When Isaiah first spoke these words, Judah was trembling under the threat of invasion. King Ahaz was terrified, unsure of what the future would hold. Into this moment of fear and instability, God made a promise, not just for Ahaz, not just for Judah, but for all humanity. A virgin would conceive. A Son would be born. And His name would be Immanuel, which means God with us.
Think about that: God chose not to shout His love from the heavens but to step into our world, wrapped in flesh, as a baby. He didn’t send a distant solution; He became the solution. He didn’t offer abstract comfort; He became our comfort. And He didn’t promise stability by changing our circumstances; He promised stability by entering them.
Think about a ship in the middle of a raging sea. The crew is exhausted, waves crash over the deck, and darkness seems to swallow the horizon. They can’t stop the storm, but suddenly, a lighthouse beam cuts through the haze. That light doesn’t remove the waves, but it anchors their hope, steadies their hearts, and guides their course.
Immanuel is that Light.
Your circumstances may not shift instantly. The diagnosis may still sit heavy. The relationship may still feel fragile. The future may still feel uncertain. But God with you changes how you walk through it. The promise of Isaiah 7:14 is not simply about a miraculous birth, it’s about a miraculous presence.
This Christmas season, remember:
You are not navigating life alone. God has stepped into your story, not far off, not indifferent, but closer than your breath.
Action Steps:
• Take five slow breaths today and whisper, “God, thank You for being with me.”
• Write down one place in your life where you feel fear, and ask Jesus to enter that space with His peace.
• Share the hope of Immanuel with someone who may be feeling alone.
Challenge:
Live today as if God is truly with you, because He is. Let every step be taken with the confidence that Heaven walks beside you.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for the gift of Immanuel. Thank You for sending Your Son not just to save us but to be with us. Draw near to my heart today. Remind me of Your presence in the uncertainties, the pressures, and the celebrations. Help me walk with the confidence that I am never alone. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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