God With Us – December 21, 2025

One key truth: Jesus didn’t just come hear us— he came to be with us.

Therefore the LORD himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14

God With Us

Have you ever had a celebrity encounter? Maybe you went to a concert, saw your favorite player at a game, or even bumped into someone famous at Target. Those moments make people freak out a little: “Can you believe it?! I actually saw _______!” And of course, it’s mandatory to post it instantly so your friends don’t accuse you of making it up.

But let’s be honest, celebrity culture is kind of wild. These people may be talented or gifted, but they’re still people. Regular humans. Other than a cool photo and a story you tell a few times, meeting a celebrity doesn’t change much about your life.

But what about a celebrity encounter that actually changes everything? Not a king, not an athlete, not a musician—but God himself.

That’s exactly what Isaiah predicted. God’s people were going off the rails under King Ahaz, so God promised a sign they couldn’t miss: a virgin would give birth to a son. Something literally impossible. And the miracle wasn’t just the birth—it was who the child would be. God wasn’t sending a messenger or an angel. He was coming in person.

That’s what the name Immanuel means: God with us. Not far away. Not checking in occasionally. With us. Here. Human. Close.

Now that is a celebrity encounter worth talking about! God came to walk with his people, hurt with his people, and fight sin for his people. And even more, he came not just to be with us, but to be for us.

• His perfect life counts for us.
• His cross wipes out our sin.
• His empty tomb proves he wins.

Who needs a celebrity selfie when the God of the universe became human for you—and promises to return and bring you home?

Now that is something to look forward to.

Prayer:

Jesus, you took on real flesh and blood to live among us and live for us. You died for us and rose for us too. Help me to remember that just as you are the God who was with us, so you are with us now, and soon we will be with you in eternity forever. Trusting this good news I pray, come, Lord Jesus. Amen.