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<\/a>While studying to write April blog posts on the Names of the Lord, I read this interesting fact. Throughout the pages of Scripture, there are over 100 names and titles given to Jesus. I don\u2019t know about you, but that was exciting for me. For each situation in my life, I can be assured that there is a Name for Jesus to which I can call upon!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Name I have chosen for today, Immanuel, is probably one that Jesus is most known by. And yet, it is only mentioned three times in Scripture. Two were Old Testament prophecies and one in the New Testament when Joseph was told of the coming baby.<\/p>\n
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What comfort Joseph must have felt when told that the baby Mary carried was God\u2019s own Son. And that this child would be called Immanuel, \u201cGod with us.\u201d Joseph knew from that moment on that God would be with their family. God would provide for their family. God would protect their family. Why? Because God was with them.<\/p>\n
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The first use of this Name of Jesus is found in the Book of Isaiah. Isaiah spoke words of prophecy to King Ahaz (king of Judah) telling him not to join forces with the coalition. Ahaz refused to listen. Isaiah urged Ahaz to ask God for a sign, but Ahaz refused. So Isaiah spoke these words.<\/p>\n
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\u201cTherefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.\u201d <\/i>(Isaiah 7:14 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n
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Oh there is more to this prophecy, but this is the part that Ahaz needed to hear. This is the part Joseph needed to hear. This is the part each one of us needs to hear.<\/p>\n
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As it turned out, the coalition fell under the siege of Assyria. Judah was saved from destruction at this time. And God\u2019s Word held true.<\/p>\n
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Sometimes we are tempted to join forces with others who may be able to help us, but the truth is, we have God with us. If God is with us, then who can be against us? (Romans 8:31)<\/p>\n
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You see, the words spoken to Ahaz hundreds of years before Jesus\u2019 birth were not just words for this particular king at that particular time. They were spoken for all of mankind. God is with us.<\/p>\n
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Another interesting piece to this beautiful Name of Jesus is that Matthew begins with words of comfort and encouragement to Joseph. \u201cThe virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him \u2018Immanuel\u2019\u2014which means, \u2018God with us.\u2019\u201d<\/i> (Matthew 1:23 \u2013 NIV) These words of God were His promise that He would not leave us at any time.<\/p>\n
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Matthew ends with Jesus\u2019 words of assurance that He indeed would be with us. \u201cAnd surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.\u201d<\/i> (Matthew 28:20b \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n
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Recall some of the ways God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit has been with our biblical friends throughout history. God was with Adam and Eve. God was with Abraham. God was with Moses. God was with Daniel. God was with Peter. God was with Paul. God was with John.<\/p>\n
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In the same way, we have Immanuel. God is with us. He is with us to encourage and strengthen us. He is with us to stretch and spur us. He is with us to counsel and guide us. He is with us to help fight our battles. He is with us.<\/p>\n
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I pray that you will find comfort in this singular Name of Jesus. I pray that you are able to trust in this Name. I pray that you will run to this Name when you feel lonely. I pray that you will cling to Immanuel, because He has chosen to be with you.<\/p>\n
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Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n
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Donna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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