Our Sign

Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14 HCSB

This small verse occurs in a chapter when Isaiah is remonstrating with King Ahaz for not asking the Lord for a sign that the word just given to Him will come to pass. King Ahaz refuses, acting pious. Isaiah says:
“Listen, house of David! Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men? Will you also try the patience of my God?
Isaiah 7:13

Then suddenly Isaiah brings the word about Immanuel. Have you ever talked to a prophetic person and they say something that is supposed to answer a now question but you sense they are also referring to another time. This is exactly what happens here. He is mentioned in Matthew 1:23 and this time we take notice. Our turn has come.

Jesus is our Immanuel. He did come and dwell among us. The only son of God made His abode with us. Christmas is about this. Remembering why He came into a legalistic world. He brought freedom, love, healing and peace. God with us!

Through His sacrifice we have peace with God. He provided the way back to the Father, His Father and our Father. Thank You Lord!