She will have a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which means “God is with us.”
Matthew 1:23
The white space between Bible verses is fertile soil for questions. One can hardly read Scripture without whispering, “I wonder …”
“I wonder if Eve ever ate any more fruit.”
“I wonder if Noah slept well during storms.” …
But in our wonderings, there is one question we never need to ask. Does God care? Do we matter to God? Does he still love his children?
Through the small face of the stable-born baby, he says yes.
Yes, your sins are forgiven.
Yes, your name is written in heaven.…
And yes, God has entered your world. Immanuel. God is with us.
He Still Moves Stones
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Today's Scripture in Context
[1]Lucado, Max; Gibbs, Terri A.: Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year. Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman, 2000, S. 128
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