How interesting that while we have spent this entire waiting for Jesus to be born, for God to enter the scene…He has been with us the whole time.
His love has been present.
His grace has been active.
His power has been manifest.
He is Emmanuel. His name is the reminder that God is always with us.
That’s the best gift of all.
No matter what we face. No matter where we are. He is there.
He will never leave us or forsake us.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39, NLT
PRAYER: Ever-present, all wise, and loving God, thank you for the gift of your Son…for what it meant and what it means. Help us to keep Christmas in our hearts and our actions all year long. And make us aware of you blessed presence everyday as we journey into another new year. Amen.
Pot of Manna 