With the turn of the calendar, we enter the Advent season. Many have called it the season of darkness and waiting, and this is very true.
For many, however, it also becomes a time of worry, anxiety, and impatience.
It is good for us to remember this season – it beckons us to remember Immanuel, that God is with us in all things.
“Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a Son, and they shall name Him Immanuel,” which translated means, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23, NASB)
He is the God who sees us, who remembers us, but more so, draws near to us. He does not leave us alone in our circumstances. In fact, He draws closer to us.
This very name, Immanuel, brings another verse and promise to mind:
“The Lord will accomplish what concerns me; Your faithfulness, Lord, is everlasting; Do not abandon the works of Your hands.” (Psalm 138:8, NASB)
God will take care of all that concerns each of us. He will do so with perfection and in faithfulness. If it concerns you, it concerns Him. He will not abandon His own.
And this brought another promise to my remembrance:
“Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20, NASB)
Immanuel –
promises to be with us, caring for all which concerns us,
to the end of the age.
Come, sit a spell. Bring your coffee, your posts, and your thoughts. If you link up, kindly visit those who have drawn up a seat around you.
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