Emmanuel

Hihi! Just thought I'll share a little of yesterday's sermon.. For the first time in countless years, we went to the Chinese Service.. Wah.. Really miss the whole feeling and the 親切感.. Hahaz.. Anyway, the topic was "Is God among us" or something close to that.. The answer: Emmanuel..

Emmanuel ("God with us") means:
1) God is always with His people..
2) God will never forsake His people..
3) We need not feel 恐怕 (fearful) or 惊惶 (dismayed) no matter what happens..

Can't exactly remember the other points, but I'll add a few more:
4) God will always take care of us.. When we are tempted, He will always provide a way out..
5) We will be with Him in heaven one day..
6) God is always faithful to His word; He will do what He has promised..

Emmanuel is a comfort and encouragement to us at any time of the year, not only Christmas.. During Christmas, we celebrate the physical presence of God among men, but are we aware that He is constantly with us, every step of the way? Do we live for Him, or are we behaving as though He is not around?