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December: Immanuel
Today, we look at an Old Testament prophecy about the Messiah
‘Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)
The prophet Isaiah speaks these words to Ahaz, the grandson of Uzziah. Ahaz was on the throne of Judah. The kingdoms of Israel and Aram had marched against Jerusalem. They could not overpower the city.
The Lord spoke to Ahaz; He had just told him to stand firm in the faith. Again God spoke to Ahaz. He told the king to ask for a sign. Ahaz said he wouldn’t do that, “I will not put the LORD to the test.”(Verse 12)
Isaiah then tells Ahaz the words of our focus verse. In modern day language, God will let it be known to all that He cares for His people and will be with them no matter whether they are ‘in the deepest depths or in the highest heights’ (verse 10)
What does this mean to us who live in today’s world? God is with us no matter what our circumstance happens to be. As a nation and as a world we face trying times. But, when we stand for our faith and choose to live for Him, we bring God into those circumstances.
"He cares for His people and will be with them no matter whether they are ‘in the deepest depths or in the highest heights’ (verse 10."
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this, Cecelia. I needed to read it today. Every day, for that matter!
Grace, Jen
Jen: Glad I could help. I've been ill since Thanksgiving.
DeleteBlessings on you and yours.
It' so comforting to know He is always with us, no matter what. Thanks for sharing this, Cecelia.
ReplyDeleteKaren: You are welcome. Thank you for stopping in.
DeleteI LOVE thinking about our God, Emmanuel, God with us. So often I think of Him this way, and it brings me such comfort, to know that He is still with us even today. We may not see Him in the flesh now, but His Presence is still so very present!!!
ReplyDeletePam: When I have gone through trying times, it has helped me face them because I know He is with me and He will not leave me or forsake me.
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