David Jeremiah Devotional (Turning Point) 21st December 2022 Wednesday Message. As you study today’s devotional, remember this; “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
TOPIC: Immanuel!
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
Matthew 1:23
Recommended Reading: Matthew 1:22-25
D. R. Van Sickle wrote a Christmas poem in 1910 entitled “All Hail to Thee, Immanuel!” That same year, the noted Christian composer, Charles Gabriel, put it to music. Soon churches were singing it, not realizing its author, Van Sickle, was not a believer in Christ. He wrote it purely out of sentiment. But years later he was in a service where the choir sang this hymn, and he was convicted of sin. He gave his heart to Christ after hearing his own carol about Immanuel—God with us!
God is with you when you awaken in the morning, whether you feel fresh or groggy. He’s with you in difficulties and duties. He never leaves, never abandons, never moves. He surrounds you with mercy as with a shield.
His everlasting arms are beneath you, His Spirit is within you, His plans are before you, and His peace is no more than a millimeter from your mind if you’ll only remind yourself: Immanuel—God with you!
Read-Thru-the-Bible: James 1 – 5