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hat a beautiful reminder of our God’s faithfulness!  Even when we don’t deserve a sign or salvation, the Lord makes the way for us to experience Him, “God with us.”  This name of our Lord, “Immanuel,” reminds us that God is with us every day and in every part of our living.  The prophet Isaiah was following the Lord’s commands as he spoke to King Ahaz in this Scripture passage.  Isaiah told Ahaz to ask for a sign from God.  But faithless Ahaz pretended to be humble and so refused God’s sign.  In reality, I don’t believe Ahaz wanted to hear what the Lord had to say!  How many times have we made choices without truly wanting to know what God had to say?  The false piety of King Ahaz only put him in a bad place with the Lord.  Instead of reassuring Ahaz with a sign of faithfulness, the Lord used Isaiah to speak of a future time when the remnant of God’s faithful people would gather again and be united to follow Immanuel, the Lord Jesus Christ.  Poor Ahaz had his own plans, his own alliance with Assyria and he and the people would eventually fall into destruction and captivity.  The same principles are true for our lives.  When we seek our own plans and ways we will always suffer and receive far less than what God wants for us.  When we seek the Lord’s signs and guidance, He is the God Who is with us every moment.  He never leaves us and He desires to bless us!  Let me encourage you throughout the Christmas season to be looking for where God is at work!  Don’t become so sidetracked with presents, parties and possessions that you miss what God wants to tell you.  He has a Sign for you!  He has Salvation for you and your household!  He has a Purpose for your life!  Hear what the Lord wants to say to you this Christmas!

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