The Sign Promise

The Sign Promise

Emmanuel's Arrival - Advent 2024 - Day 20

"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel... Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good." (Isaiah 7:14-15 KJV)

"The virgin birth is not just a miracle; it's a message. God didn't just want to rescue us - He wanted to join us." - Louie Giglio

This prophecy cuts through centuries of human history with stunning precision. The Hebrew word for "sign" ('owth) means more than just a miracle; it's a divine marker pointing to something extraordinary.

Notice how specific God is: not just a birth, but a virgin birth; not just a son, but one who would be God with us. The mention of "butter and honey" isn't just about diet - it's about His genuine humanity. He would grow up experiencing real human life, facing real human choices, yet without sin. This isn't just about a supernatural event; it's about supernatural love choosing to become touchable, knowable, and present.

"When God wrote himself into the human story, He didn't send a memo - He sent Emmanuel." - Ann Voskamp

Your Emmanuel Truth:
You're not just receiving a message - you're receiving God Himself. Your struggles aren't witnessed from a distance; they're understood from within.

Preparing Your Heart for Christmas:
Where do you need to experience "God with us" today? How does His humanity touch your reality? What choices need His wisdom?

Engagement Prompts:
Share your "God with us" moment
How has His presence changed your path?
Let us know with a comment if you need to feel His presence

Join our Emmanuel community at Central Bible Ministries - Mondays 9:30 AM or 6:30 PM. Worship, Hot meal and warm fellowship provided.

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