God with Us
Posted on December 23, 2009
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“For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulders, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of eternity], Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 [Amplified version]
“…to us a Son is given…” Anyone out there have kids? Or someone they love more than anything in the world? Or pets, even? Can you imagine placing your child, or loved one, or pet in the middle of a busy highway -cars going 70, 80 90 miles an hour- knowing full well that he, or she will be killed within minutes? And doing this because you loved someone else so much …and it was the only way to keep “them” from dying?
“…to us a Son is given…” To watch every passing moment of His death, knowing it’s going to happen. Putting His fate in death’s hands.
Anyne who’s experienced the death of a loved one knows the despair and despondency of watching as that person is taken by death. So how do we comprehend this gift, His gift? The very first Christmas gift ever given …
This kind of “heart” -this kind of love- is of another dimension that’s so deep, and so rich, and so real; on so many unimaginable levels. This is the Heart of God.
“…Wonderful Couselor…” He is with us. And not because we asked, or want Him to be.
He’s with us because we need Him.
Whether we know, or acknowledge His Presence …or not, He’s with us.
He is the only real Gift that keeps on Giving.
“Emmanuel …God is with us.”
“Merry Christmas, Brothers & Sisters”
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