This is the first and greatest truth of Christmas. God is with us.
The Christmas story reminds us, “the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14). This verse is a deep ocean of comfort and hope. The eternal Son of God left His throne in heaven and made His home among us.
John opens his gospel with this profound truth, and it is no wonder that he concludes his account of Jesus’ life by saying, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written” (John 21:25). There will never be enough words to describe what it means that Jesus Christ came to us, and that God is with us.
If you’ve ever felt like God is indifferent or uncaring toward you, remember the story of Christmas. Remember that God pursued you in Christ, and He continues to do so. We do not worship a distant God, but rather a dwelling God—the God who makes His home among us, the God who is Immanuel, the God who is with us!
Lord, thank you for always being with me. You promise to never leave me or forsake me. When I doubt your presence, remind me that in Christ, you came to me. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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