Scripture:
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” – Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)
The birth of Jesus was not an accident or an afterthought. It was the fulfillment of God’s long-awaited promise to send a Savior. Centuries before Jesus was born, prophets like Isaiah spoke of His coming. The promise of His arrival brought hope to a weary world. Israel had long been under the rule of oppressive nations, and they yearned for the Messiah who would deliver them.
When Jesus came, He came as Immanuel, which means “God with us.” This promise still holds today—God is with us in the person of Jesus Christ, and His coming is the fulfillment of God’s love for us.
Reflection:
As you reflect on the first coming of Christ, think about how this promise of God’s presence with us brings hope to your life. In what ways has God shown His faithfulness to you?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the hope we have in the first coming of Christ. Thank You for fulfilling Your promise to be with us. Help me to remember that You are always near, no matter what circumstances I face. Amen.
