How does the birth of Christ remind me that I am never alone?

Matthew 1:23“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’”

This Christmas, we celebrate Immanuel—God with us. Because of Jesus, we are never alone; His presence fills our hearts with hope, peace, and joy.

John 14:23Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.”

Matthew 28:20“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

John 14:18“No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.”

Hebrews 4:14-16So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

Isn’t it amazing that the God of the universe became one of us? Jesus understands our struggles completely, and because of Him, we are never alone—He offers mercy and grace right when we need it most.