YOU ARE NOT ALONE – MATTHEW 1:23
- The word “God with us” speaks and assure me that I am not alone.
- The word encourages me, gives me hope and more trust in Jesus.
- It is very possible for many people to be very fearful when they know they are just alone (children and adults).
- This is not only for people but also Nations and other big institutions (think of the EAC, SADC, UAE, NATO, EU, UN, etc.)
- This aspect is also found in animals and many other creations – they like staying and moving in group.
Why all these groups and forms of communities? They have discovered the secrete that when someone is behind them – they become stronger and courageous, and the magnitude of fear reduces.
Today as we celebrate Christmas,
I would like to remind each one of us that – You’re Not Alone – instead You’re with God as we read in Matthew 1:23: “… and they will call him Immanuel – which means, God with us.”
The name Immanuel – declares the presence of God with His people
Take home lessons from today’s message: You Are Not Alone because:
- YOU HAVE EMMANUEL – God with us
- Celebrating Christmas at the first point should be having God with us
- Emmanuel – was born and came in the world for us – ISAIAH 9:6
- He came to seek and serve us who were among the lost – LUKE 19:10
- He is with us to the very end of the age – MATTHEW 28:20b
- He will go ahead of you; never leave you nor forsake you – DEUTERONOMY 31:8
2. HE IS YOUR SHEPHARD – PSALMS 23
- Jesus is my shepherd by His own choice and willingness – JOHN 15:16
- Being a good shepherd – is there to provide for us to the point of laying down his life – JOHN 10:11
- He has given himself to protect, lead and guide us through every path
- Available to love, care, restore and build us all the days of our life
- He is our defender, our refuge, faithful and trustworthy
Therefore brethren, let us celebrate Christmas with joy and gratitude knowing that God is with us always. Remember, you are not alone. You have Emmanuel who is your shepherd at all time and in all times.
