Immanuel

The Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel - Isaiah 7:14

God is interested in us personally. So much so, that he personally gives us this sign. Because of Matthew's explanation of the meaning of the name Immanuel, we know what that sign was — Jesus coming to live as God with us. His presence is God's presence. His life is God's sign. The miracle of his conception is God's mystery and also his statement of grace for us.

Scriptures for Comfort

. Psalm 27:14
Wait on the Lord;
 Be of good courage,
 And He shall strengthen your heart;
 Wait, I say, on the Lord!

. Psalm 9:9
The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed,
 A refuge in times of trouble.

. Romans 8:18
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Commands

. Husbands be not bitter against wives

Colossians 3:19
Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them.

. Instant rebels in meekness

2 Timothy 2:25
in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,

Thought 

. Negativity and hate are contagious.  But so are positivity, kindness and courage. - Aaron Judge

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