God with You
âNow all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.â Matthew 1:22-23 KJV
Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied that a virgin would bring forth a special Son whose name would mean, âGod with us.â In ways people could not have expected, Jesus perfectly fulfilled this promise.
He was born into a world in which pagans honored numerous deities and heroes who were said to have special powers. But Jesus was different: He was âGod with us.â
Some had thought that this Emmanuel would be a mighty ruler. A triumphant warrior. But Jesus revealed what it meant to have âGod with us.â
Through His life, we see a demonstration of compassion and concern. He became a real human being, so He was able to âsympathize with our weaknesses.â He was âtempted in every way, just as we areâyet was without sin.â This means that we can âapproach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of needâ (Hebrews 4:15-16). He is our Great High Priest, who âalways lives to make intercessionâ for us (Hebrews 7:25).
Today, that same Jesus is with you in every situation you face. Every crisis. Every trial. Every temptation. When you go through problems, He is by your side. When you have decisions to make, He is there to provide wisdom. If you are sick, He is there to heal you. If you are discouraged, He is there to give you hope. And, you can call on Him anytime, day or night.
Right now, call on Him with faith, boldness, and confidence for the needs you face. He is Almighty God, and He is with you!
Prayer
Father, thank You that Jesus is God with me. I commit these needs to You: ________. Thank You for being concerned about me. I trust You for the answers I need. In Jesusâ name. Amen. Pray for favor for Inspiration Ministriesâ Worldwide Distribution Department.