Jesus Christ, a Wonderful Person
Just as gentle warmth fills a quiet room, so Christ—our Emmanuel—fills every moment with His presence.
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The Gospel of Matthew opens with the announcement of Emmanuel—God with us—and concludes with the risen Lord’s promise: I am with you all the days, even to the end of the age. This isn’t poetic flourish—it’s the divine truth anchoring the entire message of Matthew. In between those two declarations, Jesus is revealed not as a mere historical figure or moral teacher, but as the living Christ: our Savior, Shepherd, Bread, Bridegroom, King, Friend, and so much more.
Today’s devotional from Witness Lee invites us not just to admire Christ’s titles, but to experience Him in all of them—as our ever-present, indwelling Life. We’re not meant to stand on the sidelines and observe His greatness from afar. We are called to partake of Him, to draw from His life moment by moment. This isn't accomplished through striving or imitation, but through union—through resting in His resurrection life as Emmanuel within us.
Christ is not just present—He is our present provision. Whether we need wisdom, light, rest, or a friend, He is all of these, not in theory, but in truth. The real question is not whether He is enough, but whether we are drawing from Him as our enoughness. How rich He is in every way—and how rich we are because He dwells in us.
✨ Personalized Journal Entry – Voice of the Holy Spirit through Scripture
I am with you always. That has never changed and never will. I was with you before you recognized Me, and I will be with you as your days unfold, even when your mind forgets what your spirit knows: I live within you.
The Father named Me Emmanuel—not just as a title to admire but as a reality to embrace. I am not a concept or an ancient comfort—I am present in you now. As Jesus, I saved you. As Emmanuel, I stay with you. In every season, in every need, I express Myself through you.
When you need guidance, I am your wisdom. When you are weary, I am your rest. When you hunger for peace, I am your bread. When you are unsure of your worth, I remind you—you are My beloved, and I am your Friend. In your weakness, I remain your strength. I do not stand outside waiting to be invited into your day. I am your day, your moment, your breath.
Let go of the striving to become. You already are who I made you to be in Me. Yield to My life. Trust My presence. Let Me live My life through you—because I already am.
Scriptures referenced: Matthew 1:23; Matthew 28:20; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 3:4; John 6:35
🪟 Real-Life Analogy
It’s like the comfort of a home with radiant heat in the floor. You don’t see the source—you just feel it rising up from beneath, warming every room silently and steadily. That’s what it’s like when you rest in God’s presence. He is not only with you—He rises within you, unseen but unmistakably real.
🙏 Prayer of Confidence
Jesus, You are my Emmanuel—God with me, in me, through me. I don’t need to seek Your presence as if You were far off. You are here, now, and always. I rest in the fullness of who You are. I trust You to be my bread when I’m empty, my wisdom when I’m uncertain, and my peace when things feel chaotic. You have not left me to live the Christian life for You—You are my life. And today, I draw from You in confidence. Thank You that You are enough for this moment and every moment to come.