Monday, December 9, 2013

Advent Devotional…Handel’s Messiah, December 9

“Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear
 a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
(Isaiah 7:14)
 
In the aftermath of judgment, there is hope as the alto soloist sings these great words from the prophet.  Gospel writer Matthew cites Isaiah 7:14, then translates the term Immanuel…”God with us.”  Presence is a vital aspect of relationship.  This is the wonderful news of Christmas…God has come to be with us. 
 
Prayer: Present God, in your nearness, may we find strength for today. Amen.
 
Jim Abernathy

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