God With Us

Matthew 1:23

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

There’s so much wealth in this verse.

Jesus was born of a virgin – a miracle of all miracles – an immaculate birth.  God with us.  Immanuel.

“Behold” means to look, or pay attention to.

So what is it that we’re supposed to see in this verse?

The part I like is where it says “and they shall call his name…”

Jesus is the King of Kings and “they” – everyone on earth – will one day acknowledge him as Lord and Savior.

But that hasn’t happened, yet.  In fact, Jesus’ name is mostly used in cursing, when people are angry and full of hate.  His name is not allowed in prayer at school.  And his name means nothing to those who don’t know him.  It’s just another five-letter word.

However, part of our purpose on earth is to glorify the name of Jesus and lift him up, so that all people will be drawn to him – and we do that by loving others.

This Christmas, exalt the name of Jesus in song, in giving, in receiving, and in loving, and help this verse become reality – so that others will “behold” and see that he is indeed God – God with us.