Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 14

Typical of the prophetic word, Isaiah’s words have a dual meaning – one for the immediate situation, and one for the future.  In this passage, it is associated with a young woman named Mary, who is called to one of the most important ministries ever, becoming the mother of Jesus.

Jesus, the Messiah, is also called Immanuel, or God with us.  This is one of the key factors in our salvation, our life with God.  God is not “up there” watching over us like a disappointed, angry celestial being, rather God walks with us.  God has walked this earth as Jesus, going through life’s ups and downs, having friends, feeling loss, being tempted, getting into arguments and still pointing us towards the Kingdom of Heaven.

As you journey through this Advent season remember this: God is with you, each step of the way.

Peace,

Pastor Bill