Monday, December 7 | The Promise of Presence
Day 1: The Promise of Presence
Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14
Devotional: When King Ahaz faced overwhelming enemies, God offered him any sign imaginable—"as deep as Sheol or high as heaven." Yet the greatest sign would be a virgin-born child named Immanuel, "God with us." This wasn't merely about military deliverance; it pointed to our ultimate rescue from sin. When you wonder if God is truly for you, remember the incarnation itself is your proof. The transcendent God stepped down—not as conquering king, but as vulnerable infant. He didn't distance himself from your struggle; He entered it completely. Today, whatever threatens to overwhelm you, meditate on this truth: God didn't just send help; He came Himself.
Reflection Question: What situation in your life needs the reminder that "God is with you"?
Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14
Devotional: When King Ahaz faced overwhelming enemies, God offered him any sign imaginable—"as deep as Sheol or high as heaven." Yet the greatest sign would be a virgin-born child named Immanuel, "God with us." This wasn't merely about military deliverance; it pointed to our ultimate rescue from sin. When you wonder if God is truly for you, remember the incarnation itself is your proof. The transcendent God stepped down—not as conquering king, but as vulnerable infant. He didn't distance himself from your struggle; He entered it completely. Today, whatever threatens to overwhelm you, meditate on this truth: God didn't just send help; He came Himself.
Reflection Question: What situation in your life needs the reminder that "God is with you"?