Isaiah 7:14 “‘Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.’”
GOD IS WITH US
Naming a child is such an important thing. Of course, today the gender reveal party has taken over as the number one thing. It seems the name of the baby has taken second place to revealing the gender. But here in Isaiah, the Lord gave the name – Immanuel – God with us. What a perfect verse for this season of the year.
God IS with us – every day of the year. Why is it we seem to only use this name of Jesus at Christmas. We don’t hear Immanuel mentioned much the rest of the year. Ironically, we act like the world most of the year. We don’t live as if God is with us. We don’t treat others like God is with us. We don’t talk like God is with us.
TEACHING MOMENT
Our children need to know that God is with us. They need to be able to feel secure that no matter what may come into their lives – God is with them. As believers in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, there will never be a time when God is not with them. He indwells them through His Holy Spirit. They cannot escape His presence.
This is so important for them to understand as they leave home. When Johnny or Susie head out your door on their own (okay, grab the tissues, lol) you can rest assured that God is with them. They may make some decisions that are not very godly, but God is still with them. They may go some places you wouldn’t go, but God is still with them. Immanuel is in them. They can’t run away from Him.
Do you get the theme for today? God is with us. As you enter this Christmas season, remember to tell your family every day that God is with them. Remind them that His holy presence is among them. Then Christmas will take on a fresh new meaning.
A Moment In Time 