“‘Behold, a virgin shall be with child , and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,’ which is translated, God with us.’”  Matthew 1:23
And, Matthew 28:19-20,
“‘Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 
Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ Amen”

Yes, even now in this pandemic shut down!  It certainly has been a different Christmas this year.  However, with the many I have talked with, it has been a glorious one.  We have rejoiced in the birth of Jesus and seeing Him in the crib we have come to a greater understanding of Him as Prophet, Priest and King!  

Many look upon the Babe in the manger and walk away leaving all that He is right there.  But, we His disciples have the command of Matthew 28:1920.
And we have the assurance that Immanuel is with us always-to the end of the age.  

During my daily devotional time I found in J.C. Ryle’s, “Daily Readings From All Four Gospels” the following, (it blessed me and I want to share it with you in hopes that you will be blessed also):

I quote,
He came to be ‘Immanuel, God with us’ when He first came into the world.  He declares that He is ever ‘Immanuel, God with us’ when He comes to the end of His earthly ministry and is about to leaves the world.  He is with us daily to pardon and forgive.  He is with us daily to sanctify and strengthen.  He is with us daily to defend and keep, to lead and to guide.  He is with  us in sorrow and with us in joy,  He is with us in sickness and with us in health. He is with us in life and with us in death.  He is with us in time and with is in eternity.
What stronger consolation could believers desire than this?”  End quote.

Hebrews 13:5 tells us,
“…For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you .’”

There is nothing that a Christian, Believer, has to face without Christ!
As we face the days ahead we can rejoice knowing the God is faithful and all is well in Christ Jesus our King and Lord!  With grateful hearts we say thank you as we give You all the praise and glory!  Amen

He’s the King of kings,
He’s the Lord of lords,
He’s the Master of everything.
Let Him be adored!