Merry Christmas on this icy-foggy day! This morning we looked at the meaning of obedience as Mary demonstrated in her response to Gabriel. Lovely! That sounded so very official, almost like a real teacher of the Word! We also looked at what Immanuel means to us, and the point made this morning was to personalize this name of Jesus. God with us is the translation, but perhaps we should look to make it mine, as in saying: God with me. Say it often, especially in times of fear or temptation. God with me. Immanuel. If you are in a group it works too: Immanuel, God with us. We may not take that far enough in the spirit it was intended. God with us. The very name of Jesus gives us the assurance our Lord gave just before His ascension. "And lo I am with you always even unto the end of the age." The same meaning: Immanuel - God with us.
Christmas is such a great season for reminding each other of God's love and the many other things we need to recall daily. Faith gets a boost from the knowledge that God is with me. Of course, times of fear always need a faith booster and a presence reminder. Just crossing the icy streets this morning may be one of those times of fear and trembling. Drive gently, and remember Immanuel!
Bucky
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