God with us.
Such a simple yet profound concept.
No other God or any supernatural being of superior power and stature promised to be with man.
Amidst man.
In man.
No way could such a Big God shrink down to identify with frail man.
But my God did.
And He still does.
I have enjoyed Emmanuel's pride and joy wash over me in my victories big and small.
I have felt His comfort and strength during times of sickness.
I have experienced His hovering embrace during intense disappointment.
I have had the Emmanuel experience in seasons of crushing loneliness.
This Christmas I don't just look at my Christmas tree or the gifts below it.
Although I love those, I look above and within.
I see a loving God.
Close, so close to me.
I can feel him in my heartbeat.
I hear him in my breathing.
I see him through my tears.
I sense him in my joy.
Thank you God for sending Emmanuel to us.
To me, this is the Christmas miracle-
God with us. In us. For us.
© 2026 Christine Jayakaran
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