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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A very comforting post Joanne, I especially like you’re following statement;
“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.” Amen!
Blessings, Jennifer
Psalm 138:8 always brings me such peace and comfort. I am most grateful it did the same for you, Jennifer.
Immanuel, God with us, is one of the most amazing statements, Joanne. A truth that brings hope, joy, and a profound impact of His love for us.
Our ladies’ Bible study at church has been going through Exodus. From the emphasis on the tabernacle that we don’t have access to God except by sacrifice, to His desire to be among His people, to now having God with us in Immanuel–what an amazing blessing.
His Presence with us is truly a blessing. What amazes me is that from the very beginning, God wanted to be with us. His desire has always been to be with His people. And now, He is with us and in us.
“E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come” is one of my favorite Advent hymns! I love Christmas but the season of Advent and the promise it holds is equally special! Happy Advent, Joanne!
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine. God is with us. Advent’s biggest blessings, joy, and hope.
Thanks, Joanne, for always leading us into His sacred presence. Praying Advent’s best gifts for you.
Isn’t it a wonder Joanne, that a season which celebrates the greatest gift ever given, full of hope can cause such anxiety and hopelessness? May we remember that in our darkest times, and even in our restless, messy times, God draws near, ever nearer. As He did all those years ago, stepping into a world filled with darkness to rescue His own sitting in the shadow of death.
Love that reminder in Scripture, I am with you always, to the end of the age
What comfort, Joanne – that “God will take care of all that concerns each of us.” Your post makes me think of how Mary must have lived in the wait of that Hope for Mankind being born – fearful, hopeful, impatient, content, insecure, excited, trusting Him in one minute, doubting ourselves in other – just like we are in the wait of God taking care of all that concerns us.
“If it concerns you, it concerns Him. He will not abandon His own.” Love that! Amen.
He sees us, knows us, and loves us anyway. So thankful for Immanuel, “God with us.”
So many beautiful promises—all kept and fulfilled in Jesus!
I’m so thankful for the promise of Matthew 28:20. Blessings, Joanne.
Joanne, I’m late in commenting but perhaps God knew I would need to read your words today. Like these: “God will take care of all that concerns each of us. He will do so with perfection and in faithfulness.” I’m so thankful for this. And for you!