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The Miracle of God With Us
The miracle of Christmas is that God didn’t just send help from a distance; He chose to be with us.
This Christmas, we celebrate the miracle of “Emmanuel”—God With Us. When Jesus was born it wasn’t just a birth, it was God stepping into humanity in a way that is absolutely unique and revolutionary. Jesus didn’t come to visit. He came to live among us, understand our experiences, and show us God’s love in a deeply personal way. In Luke 1:26-37, the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear the Son of God, and her response was filled with awe and obedience. Imagine the Creator choosing to become one of his creations! This is the beauty of the incarnation: God becoming fully human while remaining fully divine.
Unlike any other story or faith, Christianity teaches that God came to us because He desired to be close to us, not because He needed to. Jesus’s birth is a profound reminder that God understands us, loves us, and has come to bring us hope, healing, and an everlasting life.
What’s even more extraordinary is that God chose an ordinary young woman, Mary, to bring His Son into the world. Just as He chose Mary, He chooses each of us to be part of his story. Jesus’s birth reveals that God can work miracles in unexpected places and that His plans for us are filled with purpose.
Prayer: Today, take a few moments to thank God for His presence with you and reflect on the miracle of Emmanuel. Ask Him to open your heart to His nearness this Christmas. Remember that God is not distant; He is with you in every moment.
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This five-day devotional, "God With Us," reflects on the miracle of Jesus’ birth as Emmanuel—God with us. Each day focuses on a different theme: the gift of God’s presence, Jesus’ humanity and divinity, his love for us, his understanding of our struggles, and the joy of belonging to God’s family. Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and the promise of Christ’s enduring presence with us.
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