On that dark Christmas night, these Old Testament promises of His coming were finally fulfilled. But that wasn’t the end. When the Son of God came into the world, He brought more promises to mankind. Even His name carried a promise. When Joseph discovered Mary was pregnant, an angel appeared to him in a dream, saying, “The Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:20-21). The name Jesus is the English form of Yeshua, which means “Jehovah is salvation.” And that’s exactly what the Son of God is—the Savior who came to rescue sinful humanity. Jesus has every answer for every need in life.
Christ promises to provide for everything you need for abundant life:
- When you’re weak, He’s your strength (Philippians 4:13).
- When you’re discouraged, He comforts you (2 Corinthians 1:5).
- When you suffer anguish, He mends your broken heart (Isaiah 61:1).
- When you’re tempted, He empowers you to overcome (1 John 4:4).
- When you’re rejected, He accepts you (Romans 15:7).
- When you have financial needs, He’s your provider (Philippians 4:19).
- When you’ve sinned, He forgives (1 John 1:9).
- When you’re confused, He gives you wisdom (Colossians 2:1-4).
- When you walk through trials, He provides His all-sufficient grace (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).
Look to Emanuel This Year
Merry Christmas
Robbie
