Wednesday, December 25, 2019

EMMANUEL


 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, 
and they shall call his name Emmanuel, 
which being interpreted is, God with us. 
Matthew 1:23

GOD WITH US

Such wonderful words!

And yet Jesus was born to a very young girl
who was not rich or well known.
His earthly father was just an ordinary laborer. 
He was born in a barn, of all places!
His first clothes were just some available material.
The first birth announcement was given to lowly shepherds.

But...His name is GOD WITH US!

He didn't come to the rich.
He wasn't born in the finest palace.
He wasn't wrapped in royal blankets.
He didn't have servants to wait on His every need.
A royal announcement did not go out to tell every one a king was born.

But...He was GOD WITH US  sent to be our Saviour.

How wonderful that He came for rich and poor alike.
God came and lived with us
so that we could go and live with Him forever.

This is what Christmas is all about.


  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, 
which is Christ the Lord.
 Luke 2:11


"Unto you," yes, even you, O weary heart and worn,
"Unto you" whose feet are tired, whose trembling hands are torn:
"Unto you," this sacred morn, come tidings from above
Which whisper of a Saviour born, and speaks His tones of love.

"Unto you," yes, even you, is Jesus born today.
If you will meekly give Him room, and bid your sweet Guest stay;
Though all the world may have their share, yet He is all for you,
He'll rest His head within your heart, and shed His love so true.

He does not ask for palace rare, to make His royal home,
He does not seek for costly fare, but love's sweet bidding, "Come";
He seeks a subject fond and true to yield to His blest sway,
To let the brightness of His smile light up your weary way.

"Unto you," though least of all His little ones today,
The star of Bethlehem doth shine, with gladness in its ray;
"Unto you," though small your strength, and weak the praise you bring,
"Unto you," dear trembling one, He comes you Lord and King.

"Unto you," this Christmas-tide; with your longing heart
The angels sing their song again, with all their heavenly art,
Nay, sweeter far than their sweet song, the Spirit from above
Shall bring the tidings of your King, and whisper of His love.

Carrie Judd Montgomery 





4 comments:

  1. I know and love Him - may He shower you with his blessings for faithfully sharing His word here, Marilyn
    Blessings
    Maxine

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    1. Thank you so much for being a faithful follower. Blessings to you in the coming year! Hugs

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  2. I thank the Lird for you dearest Maz. That you are my precious sister and friend. That through faith in this Babe in Bethlehem we are saved eternally from our sin, thank you for sharing the True Hope found in the Lord Jesus Christ at Christmas tume. How rich we are in Him. Live you sis. Praying for you and yours.
    Thanks for sharing, and may God bless you.
    Hugs, Shaz in Oz.x

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  3. Thank you for your comments. You have been a great blessing to me so many times. So happy that the fires in your area are gone and that your leg is doing good. Love and prayers and hugs. Maz

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