Immanuel

This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about:His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet e did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20But after he had considered this,  an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”22All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”  (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14“Glory to God in the highest heaven,

and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2

 I.  He will be with you in times of trials.

 “Do not fear,for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. 3For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; Isaiah 43  

The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.Psalm 29:11

 II.  He will be with you when you feel weak.

So do not fear, for I am withyou; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you;I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isa 41:10

III.  He will be with you when you face evil.

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4Even though I walk through the darkest valley, ^aI will fear no evil, for you are with me; Psalm 23

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11Give us this day our daily bread, 12and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.Matthew 6:1

IV.  He will be with you when you feel alone.

 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5

 V.  He will be with you in times of grief and sorrow.

He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; Isaiah 53:3

He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— John 1