700 years after Isaiah, the prophesy of Immanuel was fulfilled. Unto Mary, and her husband Joseph, did the Lord Jesus come into this world.
So with all prophesies, they need to be tested, in order to know if they are true. So we test the prophesy given to Micah with the coming of the Lord Jesus.
Matthew 2 :3-6 (KJV)
3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the...
What happened here, on this fateful day, was a fulfilled prophesy that dated back to the days of Rachel and Jeremiah.
So to answer this question on who Immanuel was or meant to be, we will read from a portion of Isaiah, chapter 8.
And the only person we know that could be born of a virgin is God. Only He could make this miracle take place.
Our Lord God did come as the prophesy was made. Jesus was born of Mary and Joseph, whom was a descendent of David.
When God’s love comes into our lives, our desires are flipped upside down. Instead of wanting so much, we instead give what we can.
Matthew 2 :16-18 (KJV)
16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in...
Please understand that children, unborn or born, are precious in the sight of God. Never ever harm your children unless you desire the wrath of God, this includes abortion.
There is nothing like being surrounded by the presence of God. Once you’ve experienced such peace and tranquility, you won’t help but go back to the Lord.
Matthew 6 :9-13 (KJV)
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in...
We learn that heaven is among those people that are humble. They are not proud and sinful in their own ways, but ever learning and following God’s will.
Matthew 18 :1-3 (KJV)
1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set...
The people that have known us from the past, won’t help but see something different about us, if we are indeed a follower of Jesus.
Matthew 6 :33,34 (KJV)
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the...
Know this for certain that, in heaven, the people there will experience joy and happiness that never ends.
When was the last TV Show or Movie that you did not see a sex scene or have sexual innuendos, witches, killing, swear words and or drunkenness?
If you feel impelled to have the best things in life, those things that you gain are all vanity. Also, the things that we do not need but gain anyways is only acting out of covetousness.
Matthew 16 :24-26 (KJV)
24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
25 For whosoever will save...
What foolishness, to blatantly fall into sin, when you know better. Don’t people realize that such things causes a rift between them and God?
John prophesied of the white throne judgement. Where “the dead, small and great, stand before God.” Among these people are those in hell.
When Jesus was on this earth, he could see how lost the people were then, much like He sees now.
As hard times come to all believers in Christ, our daily prayers, Bible study, fellowship with other believers, and doing God’s will, will be our refuge in the storms.
It is better to pray and love on those that are mean to us, then have God’s wrath be upon us also. Jesus said, “bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”
Though a person of faith may desire to come to learn from God, Satan uses many different things to deter them.
There is power in the name of Jesus. Trust in Him and He will give you strength. We can do all things in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 7 :7,8 (KJV)
7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that...
I know that God answers our prayers. Not only did He do this for me today but countless other times over the years.
Matthew 11 :28-30 (KJV)
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am...
