Evelyn Mason Wells: Immanuel, God with Us
What a sweet sight He makes lying in a stable, this Babe of Christmas. He is cuddly and precious, and He fits well in our tidy box of who we think He is and who we want Him to be. It is comfortable for us to think of Jesus, the Baby of Mary. After all, His birth is the reason for the season. Many of us do not want to think about Him beyond this.
Of course, there is Easter where Jesus died on a cruel cross. Many of us acknowledge this. And many of us accept that He came to die for our sins and to be raised from the dead on the third day. Many of us even believe He ascended to Heaven to be seated with the Father. These facts are acknowledged along with His birth.
Jesus did come to be our Savior, but many of us stop with that. There is so much more!
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.
~Isaiah 7:14 NASB
Many years before Jesus’ birth, Isaiah foretold this and said He would be called Immanuel, which means God is with Us. Jesus did not just come to be our Savior; He came to dwell in us as our Lord, through the Holy Spirit. He is our helper, our sustainer, our protector, and our provider. Jesus is our healer, full of mercy and grace. He especially is our love. He is most assuredly God with Us.
Jesus did not just come to be our Savior, He came to dwell in us as our Lord, through the Holy Spirit. He is our helper, our sustainer, our protector, and our provider. Jesus is our healer, full of mercy and grace. He especially is our love. He is most assuredly God with Us.
~Evelyn Mason Wells, contributing author to Love Knots: Stories of Faith, Family, and Friendships
Charles Wesley said it so well in his song, O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing: “Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; ‘tis music in the sinner’s ears, ‘tis life, and health, and peace.”
Jesus is Immanuel, indeed.
In what ways is Jesus Immanuel to you?
Father God, we thank You and praise You for the gift of Your Son, our Immanuel. Help us to share Your Son with others.
In the holy Name of Jesus, Amen.
Genre: Non-Fiction
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EVELYN MASON WELLS
Evelyn Mason Wells is an award-winning author who has contributed to Heart Renovation: A Construction Guide to Godly Character (2019 Selah finalist, Lighthouse Bible Studies), Glimmers of Heavenly Light (Faith Books & More), Let the Earth Rejoice (Worthy Inspired), Breaking the Chains(2018 Selah finalist, Lighthouse Bible Studies), Just Breathe (Worthy/Ellie Claire), and Feed Your Soul with the Word of God (Lighthouse Bible Studies).
She is a Bible study and devotion writer for VineWords: Devotions and More. She is a contributing author to Love Knots: Stories of Faith, Family, and Friendships (VineWords Publishing).
Evelyn is published at Refresh Bible Study Magazine and Christian Broadcasting Network.
Passionate about glorifying God, Evelyn has been blessed with a speaking ministry that includes trips stateside, and also abroad to Costa Rico, Mexico, and Uganda. She eagerly awaits her next missionary opportunity.
Evelyn loves attending Bible studies, spiritual retreats, and having good conversation with friends over lunch or a glass of tea. She is an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves. She enjoys good books, her cats, and traveling. Her favorite activity is spending time with her family—especially her grandchildren, Mason and Lilly.
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I love this name of God—Immanuel. Thank you for reminding us that although He came to save us, He came to dwell in us. Thank
you, Evelyn for this beautiful devotion.