Good morning.
There is a hymn that is sung at Christmastime, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” The hymn hinges on the name Emmanuel (or Immanuel), meaning “God with us” (Matthew 1:23).
John reminds us, “The Word became flesh, and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). Jesus is not merely a good teacher or prophet—He is God Incarnate, the wisdom of God in human form. That truth is the foundation of our hope.
While we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace, the King of Kings, our focus is mostly on our family members and friends. Let us also take time in the 5 remaining days before Christmas to pray that our Immanuel will draw many people—“from every tribe, language, ... and nation” (Revelation 5:9)—to Himself, until the whole earth is filled with the knowledge of God’s glory.
"Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen." (Psalms 72:19)
Blessings.
Mike and Daphne
Amen