[:en]GOD WITH US
“Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ at my right, Christ at my left …” These hymn lyrics were written by the fifth-century Celtic Christian St. Patrick. It reminded us of God’s presence with us.
Isaiah prophesized of a child who would be born and called immanuel, meaning : God with us” (Isa. 7:14). Matthew pointed to the ultimate fulfillment of that prophecy – Jesus, the One born by the power of the Holy Spirit to be God with us. Matthew concluded his gospel with Jesus’ words to His disciples” “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Mat. 28:20)
Whenever you are nervous or afraid, hold fast to God’s promise that He will never leave you. Be joyful and thankful because GOD IS WITH YOU. by – (Amy Boucher Pye)[:]