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Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).

Immanuel. God with us. What a powerful name! What a comforting name! At one point in history, Immanuel walked planet Earth and lived with man. Now, for the rest of history, he reigns from heaven, and his Spirit lives in us. The God who never changes is the constant in our lives of continual change. The Spirit of the living God indwells each believer. 

• When December 31 of the old year becomes January 1 of a new year … God is with us.

• When we have another birthday—even “The Big One” … God is with us.

• When the job changes … God is with us.

• When our location changes … God moves with us.

• When illness alters our lives … God is there with us.

• When dread fills our hearts … God is with us.

• When joy overflows … God is with us.

• When our dream dies … God is with us.

• When we breathe our last breath … God is with us.

I have no idea what tomorrow will bring. I know that the next phone call could change my life. But whatever happens in the uncertainty of life, the one truth we can be certain of is this—God is always with us. He is Immanuel, and he will be with us throughout eternity.

Father, remind me that I am never alone. Fill my heart with the assurance of Immanuel. Thank you for always being with me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.