IMMANUEL Friday December 25, 2015
Text: Isaiah 7:10 – 16 Memory verse: v 14
Isaiah
reproved Ahaz and his court, for the little value they had for Divine
revelation. Unbelieving is destructive. This made God to ask Ahaz to ask for a
sign so He can prove that His words are real. Nothing is more annoying to God
than distrust, but the unbelief of man shall not make the promise of God of no
effect; the Lord himself shall give a sign. The sign is that a son will be born
whose name will be Immanuel meaning God with us.
Today
is Christmas day, a day we commemorate the birth of the Immanuel. From this it
is obvious that God‘s word will always come to pass. Ahaz had refused a sign
addressed to sight. God now promises the people a sign addressed to faith; a
sign therefore for the believing portion of the people. Family Bible Notes
states that “While God punishes the
unbelief and rebellion of His people, He will, for His own glory, fulfil all
His promises to Zion, the sum of which is Jesus Christ, born of a virgin for
our redemption.” God is ever faithful. For His name sake, He will fulfill
all His promises for you. We wish you and yours Happy Christmas in Jesus name.
Food for Thought: Is God with you?
Prayer: God, may I benefit from the blessings of Immanuel in Jesus name.
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