Emmanuel! Who is He?

Imagine a world without comfort, a world without sunshine and hope, a world packed only with human beings of various opinions and ideas, a world without a real Soldier to fall on, a world without Christ, empty of God and void of His mercy? Just take a moment to think about it.

Even though December 25th does not affirm the real birthday of Christ, the world will always stand still to acknowledge and reference the Savior of the world. Even if all “Merry Christmas” is turned to “Happy Holiday” greeting, the unbeatable landmark has been set to stand forever.

Whether Chrismas Day used to be a pagan day or not, it has been taken over to honor Isaiah 9:6. Absolutely, the prevailing impact of acknowledging Jesus as the world’s Savior remains significant, surpassing any other details. It’s the enduring message of Jesus’s birth being integral to saving the world that truly matters.

Right from birth had risen opposition upon opposition against Christ. Even a whole respected and powerful king declared a war against a little child whom he had never set his eyes upon but could feel the wave of His power, because that Baby was not just a baby but the Savior of the world. He is called “…Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” He is Emmanuel, God with us.

Numerous individuals have traversed through history, their names fading into the past, empires ascending and collapsing. Yet, amidst this flux, there remains one constant—the One who offers redemption, hope, solace, liberation, authentic freedom, and everlasting joy to those He seeks to rescue. Countless melodies have echoed His saving grace, infusing hope into despair. Andrea Crouch, drawing from personal encounters, penned the song “Through It All,” encapsulating the essence of reliance on Jesus and God’s Word despite life’s trials.

How grateful we are for the love of God that made Him give “his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. I John 3:8

Even amidst the darkness that envelops the earth, we give thanks to God for the unwavering light of Christ, persistently shining and guiding us toward the essence of life.

It is a joy to the world indeed.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6