Immanuel (part 1 and part 2)

 Luke 2:15-20

- Jesus is born as a human!

- His name means "God with us." Jesus chose to be with us instead of sitting beside God. He  could've changed his circumstances, but he chose to obey the will of God.

- He became "man" to experience what we experience. He wanted to relate with us. We can never say, "no one understands what we're going through." Because Jesus does!

- Jesus, as God himself, could've gotten anything He'd ever want, but instead chose to live a humble life of serving us himself and his life. And even now, wants us to be with him!

Journal entry of Dec. 25, 2019

Romans 8:38-39

- Jesus will never leave me alone. Just as Christmas happens every year, He's always here. He's the very reason for this season. Jesus and Christmas is eternal.

- In my time, there are many religions and even non-believers but still, Christmas prevails. Hence, Jesus does! He's the very essence of it.

"When all around me is darkness

and earthly joys have flown,

My savior whispers His promise

Never to leave me alone." - Anon

- He's definitely Immanuel! He's always with us!

Journal entry of Dec. 28, 2019