Having God With Us

Just like electricity already wired in, His presence is always here—Emmanuel, God with us.

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The name Emmanuel—God with us—is not a distant theological concept; it is our present and personal reality. The devotional reminds us that while Jesus was the name divinely given, Emmanuel is how humanity experiences Him: God dwelling in our midst.

This isn’t a temporary visitation. It’s a permanent indwelling. Jesus didn’t simply come to show us the way to God—He came as God, to dwell with us, in us, and through us. From the moment of His incarnation to His resurrected presence today, Jesus never left. “Lo, I am with you always,” He said—and He meant it.

We don’t seek God in some far-off place; we look to Jesus, and there He is—God with us. In our gatherings, He is present. In our solitude, He is near. Even in the ordinary corners of our lives, Emmanuel remains. What a wonder: not only is Jesus our Savior, He is our God—ever present, never departing, always dwelling.

✨ Personalized Journal Entry — Voice of the Holy Spirit

You are never alone, beloved. I am Emmanuel—God with you—not merely in name but in living reality. I entered into your world through the veil of flesh and have never departed. I tabernacled among men, and now I dwell within you.

When you gather with others in My name, I am there. But even when your path feels solitary, My presence remains your constant. You don’t need to call Me down from heaven or search for Me in distant places. I am in the very place where you are. I am not just near you—I am in you, one spirit with you.

You wonder if I’ve drifted when your thoughts wander. You question My nearness when your emotions dull. But My presence is not based on your feelings—it is rooted in My promise. I said, “I am with you all the days,” and I meant every one of them.

So call upon My name, not as a shout into the void, but as a whisper to the One already there. You have Me—Jehovah, your Savior, your God. Let your heart rest in this: I am Emmanuel, and I am not going anywhere.

Scriptures referenced: Matthew 1:23; John 1:14; Matthew 18:20; Matthew 28:20; 1 Corinthians 6:17

🔑 Real-Life Analogy

It’s like flipping on a light switch in a room that already has electricity running to it. The power was always present—you didn’t summon it; you simply engaged with it. That’s how it is with Emmanuel. You don’t invite Him from a distance. You acknowledge the presence that has always been with you.

🙏 Prayer of Confidence

Jesus, thank You for being Emmanuel—my God with me. Not a visiting guest, but a permanent indwelling presence. I don’t have to look for You, wonder where You are, or wait for You to show up. You are already here. Right now. Always. I rejoice in Your nearness and rest in the truth that I will never be without You again. My Savior, my God, my life—thank You for being with me in all things.