Emmanuel

December 27, 2020
Emmanuel
 
God is called Emmanuel  Isaiah ,  Matthew 1:22
Know  that He is with us and for us.  He works through us!
Jesus, Emmanuel, He is Savior, “God is Salvation”
Emmanuel, means "God With Us"
(Isaiah 9:6  ) lists the names to identify who he would be
(Isaiah 7)  what he would do in the earthly ministry and even now in the body of Christ
 
A child I born (His (humanity) – A son is given (His divinity)
100% God and 100% Man
 
This is a mystery to many  the godhead is difficult to intellectually understand
1Timothy 3:16  Great is the mystery of godliness  without controversy
Not a controversy for the people of God
God manifest in the flesh
Wonderful, counselor, prince of peace, everlasting father, mighty God
No one name can fully describe the greatness of our God
 
His relationship with mankind: character and authority of God Jehovah shepherd, prince of  peace  God manifest in the flesh 
 
Names give an image in our minds as to what personality and character they are, what kind of person they are. He is Emmanuel

Wonderful – approved of God by miracles and signs He did,  healed the sick, cleansed lepers, cast out devils
Counselor – wisdom full of grace and truth
Proverbs 3:5,6  trust in the Lord with all your heart  for direction and wisdom  James 1  ask of God who gives liberally and upbraideth not
Mighty God  (El Gibor hero -  God of war)  beyond natural ability creator, Lord of Hosts, the mighty God all power is in His name  Revelation 1  the one who was and is and is to come
He will never leave you – call on me and I will answer
Everlasting Father – protector and provider
Psalm 91 He is our refuge…in his will we trust
John 14,   am the way the truth and the life
Prince of peace  (Romans 16:20)  
And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. the God. (Romans 15:33) Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.  Peace on earth, good will to men
He brings peace in the midst of the storm,  “peace be still”
In the midst of winds, confusion, spirits of depression, fear etc. – God has not given us the spirit of fear, but power, love and a sound mind
 
 We keep our minds stayed on Him,  being careful for nothing. But in everything through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving we let our requests be made known by Him and the peace that passes all understanding rules our hearts and minds
 His wonderful relationship to us:  What is man that thou art mindful of him
Psalm 8:4-8 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the …
son of man, that thou visitest him? 5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor. 6 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands….
 
Phillipeans 2  He took on the form of a servant for the purpose of death
 
We must also humble ourselves to the will of God
 
Let thy will be done, not my will
Willing to lay down His life
Highly exhalted   
 
 
At that name, every knee will bow 
there is no other name given whereby we must be saved!
I stand at the door and knock
Not for a casual visit, but to dwell in us! He came to live and dwell in us!  He is our strength
 
1)God is with you,
He is Emmanuel, God with us.  Know God is with you.
In the wilderness, they got distracted and put trust in other Gods, the Golden Calf
Moses in Exodus 33  Show me thy way  God says,” my presence shall go with you and I will give you rest”
If it is that thou goest with us,  the world will know that you are with us 
Who is really on the lord’s side?
 
2) God is For you
Jeremiah 29:11 thoughts concerning you, plans for your life, we are in this together.  plans, purposes, vision and plan for your life, 
 
Romans 8:28  we know do you love him, keep His commandments, etc.  if I love Him and know I am called according to His purposes
We look not at things seen
 
His will and word will be accomplished.  “if it had not been for the lord on our side…
 
3) God is in You
He dwells in us by His spirit
Nicodemus came by night.  We know no man can do this except God sent him,  Jesus said, except you be born again by the spirit you cannot understand the kingdom
I am crucified with Christ   Christ liveth in me,  I live my life by faith
(1Cor 6)  know ye not ye are the temple  His spirit dwells in you
He is with you, for you, and in you
More than conquerors in Him, Darkness and confusion have no hold on us,
We are looking for that blessed hope, the return of the Lord to receive us unto himself
Corruptible shall take on incorruption, God in you
(John 14:15) If you love me, keep my commandments
He will abide with you forever,
A new covenant , Jesus shed His blood so there is no more  blood sacrifice needed
In the old testament, the Spirit of God came upon the Judges for anointing
 
If you keep my commandments the spirit of the Lore Is upon me, thus saith the Lord- Old testament
For a period, an assignment
(JOHN 14:16) another comforter the spirit of truth  the world cannot receive … he shall abide with you forever
natural man receives not the things of God  foolishness to him, neither can he know them, they are spiritually discerned (1Cor 2:14) 
 
He shall be in you..
Regardless of what is going on
The remnants of God are to be at peace
 
Emmanuel God for Us, works through us
Phil 2   he wants to clean house, we must be holy
 
Pg 8 notes
If any man sin you have an advocate with the father  (1John 2:1)
If you confess and forsake your sin you shall prosper and receive mercy (Proverbs 28:13)
 
Holy Spirit comes into lead and control -  gives power to forgive, to pray for enemies dwells in s to work through us
Work out your own salvation
Hear the voice of Jesus, be sensitive to the voice of God, give ear to hear what He is saying
What should my attitude be?  Direct and lead me into what I should do
Phil 2:3  God worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure
Know and do
Not by our might or our power but by His Spirit
 
No longer I but Christ
Glorify God in my Spirit and my body
His presence to be felt and glory be revealed
Born in our hearts
Instruments of righteousness  vessels of glory!