By Andrea Merrell

 

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth ason,

and they shall call his name Emmanuel, 

which beinginterpreted is, God with us.

Matthew 1:23 KJV

 

Emmanuel. Son of the Most High. Sentto earth to be born of a virgin. To be a light in the darkness. To save us fromour sins. To point the way to the Father.

Emmanuel. Jesus, the living Word.Holy. Sinless. Blameless. Redeemer of all mankind. Messiah. Savior. Lord ofall.

Emmanuel. God with us—always. Neverleaving. Never unaware of us. God within us. Beside us. Surrounding us. Goingbefore us. Our constant companion.

Emmanuel. Seeing us. Knowing us.Forgiving us. Loving us.

Emmanuel. Wonderful counselor. ThePrince of Peace. Jesus. The Name above every other name. The name thatcomforts, heals, and sets the captive free.

Emmanuel. God with us. With me. Withyou. Always. 

Merry Christmas, everyone! 

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