For the LORD your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. —Zephaniah 3:17
It is mid-July and summer has arrived in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. But today, my mind is on Christmas.
Maybe it is because one of my favorite reminders at Christmas is “Immanuel: God with us.” Jesus’ arrival into our world.
Wherever we go, or whatever we do, God is with us. He lives among us.
Immanuel.
Not only is he with us, but it means that he is with us to deal with every difficulty we encounter—He is a mighty savior. And what is this mighty savior like?
He delights in his children.
In his embrace, he calms every fear.
Like a good father, he rejoices over his children with joyful songs.
Wow. Amazing grace. Overwhelming love.
You are not alone. Today you have access to the One who knows every possible scenario you will ever encounter, and walks with you through them. He has graciously given you this life and he holds the keys to open every door into the next.
Now is a good time to celebrate the reality of his presence. Why not start today by thanking him for his grace. God is with us. Receive the gift of Immanuel.
Even in July.
Love this song For God Is With Us, by For King and Country
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