For to us a child is born... Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God, 

Everlasting Father, 

Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 ESV

It's that time of year when we look back and reflect, and look forward with hope and expectation.

Christmas may be just a memory now, but glance back again at Jesus, and reflect on these words from Paul Tripp

"Jesus could've entered our world as a strong man,

but he entered as a vulnerable infant, 

like us in every way, walking all of our pathways,

sharing all of our experiences, understanding every season of our struggles. He is then the sympathetic Father, priest, and friend."

Why on earth would God do that?

To become so small, 

so vulnerable.

This planet full of mixed up, hurting, damaged, imperfect people, are so valuable to Him, so loved, that what Jesus went thru was worth it.

You're worth it.

Emmanuel, God with us isn't just for Christmas, but can shape and colour every day, every thought, every interaction, if we allow Him to.

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