Rejoice, Emmanuel Has Come

Verse of the Month

“Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign:

Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son,

and shall call His name Immanuel – God with us.”

(Isaiah 7:14 NKJV)

December 8^th – 14^th

Scripture Reading:  Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 19:10 

Rejoice, Emmanuel Has Come

There’s no doubt that we all have a special reason for loving or not loving the season referred to as “Christmas”.   We are captivated by the wrappings, dressings and bows that present the holiday as something other than every day.  To tell the truth, that would be correct.  There is something special.

One thing that sets Christmas apart from other festive celebrations is the music that accompanies it.  The message told in the hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” depicts why Christians rejoice – the victory of Christ the Messiah over the works of the enemy satan.

“O come, Thou Rod of Jesse,

Free Thine own from satan’s tyranny.

From depths of Hell Thy people save,

And give them victory o’er the grave.

However, another verse was added to the song many years later that summarizes what we share in our hearts about the Beloved Emmanuel (Immanuel).

“O come, Desire of nations, bind …

All peoples in one heart and mind;

Bid envy, strife and quarrels cease;

Fill the whole world with Heaven’s peace.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel.

Shall come to thee, O Israel.”

The birth of Jesus Christ binds the hearts and minds of those who receive Him as the One True Messiah.  He not only came to save Israel, but all who will believe in Him.

“She (Mary) will bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus,

for He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21)

“For the Son of Man (Jesus) came to seek and to save the lost.”

(Luke 19:10)

Rejoice, Emmanuel the Son of God is with us. He has come to save. (cw)

December 8^th – 14^th Daily Bible Reading

8.   Ezekiel 25; Psalm 132

9.   Ezekiel 26; Psalm 133

10. Ezekiel 27; Psalm 134

11. Ezekiel 28; Psalm 135

12. Ezekiel 29; Psalm 136

13. Ezekiel 30; Psalm 137

14. Ezekiel 31; Psalm 138

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year. 

Invite Jesus into your heart. Say the prayer of salvation.

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The word satan is not capitalized because we give him no place or authority.

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