December 1st, 2025
By: Josh Sims
God With Us—The Promise Fulfilled
“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ‘The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’ (which means ‘God with us’).” — Matthew 1:22–23
“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
There are moments in our lives when God feels distant—when prayers seem to float into silence, when problems appear larger than promises, and when the unknown weighs heavier than the known. It is precisely into this human experience that God spoke a promise through Isaiah: “The Lord Himself will give you a sign.” Not just any sign—but Immanuel: God with us.
Centuries later, Matthew draws our attention back to that ancient promise as he describes the birth of Jesus. He wants us to see clearly what God was doing: God was stepping into humanity with intention, compassion, and closeness. The child born in Bethlehem was not merely a messenger from God—He was God, choosing to dwell among us in the most vulnerable way.
This means something profound for your life today.
1. God keeps His promises—no matter how long it takes.
Isaiah’s prophecy was given in a time of fear, political turmoil, and doubt. People wondered if God saw them or cared. Yet God spoke a promise that He faithfully fulfilled hundreds of years later. Your waiting is not wasted. If God has spoken, He will accomplish it in His perfect timing.
2. God comes close in the moments you feel most uncertain.
Jesus’ birth story entered a world of confusion—political pressure, weary travelers, and messy manger scenes. God is present not only in the peaceful moments but also in your chaos, questions, and discomfort.
3. God with us means God with you.
Immanuel is not just a title; it is God’s heart. It means:
God is with you in your weakness.
God is with you in your worry.
God is with you in your work, your family, your pain, and your joy.
God is with you even when you don’t feel Him.
Because of Jesus, you are never alone.
God With Us—The Promise Fulfilled
“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ‘The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’ (which means ‘God with us’).” — Matthew 1:22–23
“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
There are moments in our lives when God feels distant—when prayers seem to float into silence, when problems appear larger than promises, and when the unknown weighs heavier than the known. It is precisely into this human experience that God spoke a promise through Isaiah: “The Lord Himself will give you a sign.” Not just any sign—but Immanuel: God with us.
Centuries later, Matthew draws our attention back to that ancient promise as he describes the birth of Jesus. He wants us to see clearly what God was doing: God was stepping into humanity with intention, compassion, and closeness. The child born in Bethlehem was not merely a messenger from God—He was God, choosing to dwell among us in the most vulnerable way.
This means something profound for your life today.
1. God keeps His promises—no matter how long it takes.
Isaiah’s prophecy was given in a time of fear, political turmoil, and doubt. People wondered if God saw them or cared. Yet God spoke a promise that He faithfully fulfilled hundreds of years later. Your waiting is not wasted. If God has spoken, He will accomplish it in His perfect timing.
2. God comes close in the moments you feel most uncertain.
Jesus’ birth story entered a world of confusion—political pressure, weary travelers, and messy manger scenes. God is present not only in the peaceful moments but also in your chaos, questions, and discomfort.
3. God with us means God with you.
Immanuel is not just a title; it is God’s heart. It means:
God is with you in your weakness.
God is with you in your worry.
God is with you in your work, your family, your pain, and your joy.
God is with you even when you don’t feel Him.
Because of Jesus, you are never alone.
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