Title The name Immanuel (Matthew 01:21-25)
Contents When we look at the Bible, there are countless names for Jesus. Some of them can be summarized as “Jesus who rescued me, Emmanuel who is always with me, and Christ who sacrifices for me.” I will look into the Lord who is always with me, Immanuel, and share his grace with me.
First, the Lord is with us when we are in danger.
Isaiah 55:6 says, "Seek the Lord while he may find him. Call him while he is near." There are times when we must meet God, and that is when we are in a dangerous position. A person can always be in crisis. This is because the stupid being who can't see one inch ahead is itself a human being.
The original word for people is mortal in English. It means a human being as a mortal being.
Weaker than lions, less talented than monkeys, and less courageous than tigers. That is why we are easily conquered by those who are stronger than men. But even more unfortunate is when you are harmed by a neighbor who has turned into an enemy. At that time, you will be led down the path of eternal death.
In 1 Samuel 28, we see David who was pushed to the Philistines to escape the spear of King Saul. He was so angry that he entrusted himself to the Philistine child king, who had hostile relations with Israel.
"King, I am willing to be your servant."
Achish, familiar with David's fame, welcomed him with open arms. David was treated with respect by Achish. However, Achish was not a great man to feed David forever. When the Philistines went to war with Israel, they summoned David to the palace.
"The general said he would give his life for this King Achish." "Of course." "Thank you. Now we have to fight Israel, but the general will take the lead and fight."
David was indeed facing a dilemma. Should I have to kill my country and my compatriots for my own life? That was more difficult than death. Withdrawing from the king, he clinged to God.
"God. This is not what David will do...