God With Us

Old Testament

Isaiah 7:14 (KJV)

14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

New Testament

Matthew 1:18–23 (KJV)

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

The Connection

Matthew explicitly cites Isaiah 7:14 and identifies Jesus’ birth with the promise of Immanuel. The Gospel does not treat Isaiah as irrelevant background; it presents Jesus within the promise already spoken through the prophet.

Application

The Christian message is not simply that God sends advice from a distance. In Jesus, God comes near. His presence speaks directly to fear, loneliness, and our need for salvation.

Reflection

Where do I most need to remember today that God has drawn near in Christ?

Prayer

Father, thank You for sending Jesus, our Immanuel. Help me live with confidence that You are near and that Your saving purposes are trustworthy. Amen.