Immanuel- God with Us

I had one of the greatest privileges in my life last night. I got to preach a small sermon at the Christmas Eve Candlelight service at Christ Chapel on the 29 Palms Marine Base. I was so excited to share about the reality of Christmas and about the fulfillment of God's Word and how God became like us, Immanuel- God with us. This is the promise of Christmas to me, that our God will never leave us nor forsake us. He told His disciples at the commission that "Lo, I will be with you always, even to the end of the age". David even expressed in Psalm 139 that no matter where he goes, God will always be there. God is with us during this season. You  may feel a lot of grieving sorrow because this day reminds you of someone you have lost- God is with us. You might feel lonely because you feel like you have nobody and people have walked out on you- God is with us. You might feel like because of the economy, Christmas is not the same- God is with us. We must never forget is that He is with us, comforting, strengthening, and carrying us at all times. Let us always remember, Immanuel- God with us. 

Merry Christmas!