“GOD IS WITH YOU, for all time and throughout eternity. Don’t let the familiarity of that concept numb its impact on your consciousness. GOD’S perpetual Presence with you can be a continual source of Joy, springing up and flowing out in streams of abundant Life. Let your mind reverberate with meanings of CHRIST’S Names: Jesus—the Lord saves, and Emmanuel—God with us. Strive to remain conscious of The LORD’S Presence even in your busiest moments. Talk with GOD about whatever delights you, whatever upsets you, whatever is on your mind. These tiny steps of daily discipline, taken one after the other, will keep you close to The LORD on the path of Life.”
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” . . . “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”—which means, “God with us.” MATTHEW 1 : 21,23
“You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.” ACTS 2 : 28
Prayer: God help me never to let the familiarity of Jesus’ sacrifice numb its impact. We love you because you first loved us. You proved it by sending your one and only son to die for my sins, to pay my debt, so I could live free here and now and for eternity. Thank you Jesus. In your name I pray. Amen.
