Today's Verse: Isaiah 7:14

Tuesday, December 11, 1962

The Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
— Isaiah 7:14

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

God is interested in us personally. So much so that God used the prophet Isaiah to prophesy a sign for us - the miraculous conception of a son by a virgin. Because Matthew explains the meaning of the name Immanuel, we know what that sign was-the conception of Jesus in Mary's womb (Matthew 1:20-21) - and that Jesus came to live with us as God among people like us (Matthew 1:23; 1 John 1:1-4). Jesus' presence is God's presence (Hebrews 1:1-3). He came to show us God and show us how God loves us (John 1:14, 18, 3:16). Jesus is Immanuel, and his life is God revealing himself and showing us his heart for us (John 14:6-7). The miracle of Jesus' conception by the power of the Holy Spirit is God's mystery (Luke 1:35) and also his unfolding of love, grace, and truth for us (John 1:16-17).

My Prayer...

Holy and almighty Lord, you refused to be detached from us and distant from us despite our sin and rebellion. We thank you for coming to live among us in Jesus. We thank you and praise you for your love and grace, which led to your sacrifice and pain in Jesus to redeem us. We know giving us this sign and fulfilling it in Jesus cost you greatly. Please let our praise in prayer, song, thought, and life reflect our thanks to you for sending us Immanuel, clothed in mystery, love, and grace. In Jesus' name, we praise and thank you. Amen.

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About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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