Good morning…
The person with the most nicknames in our family is our youngest son, Jeremiah. Jay. Jerry. Jay-bird. J.J. Jubes. Jerold. Jay-bar-tinkle (not sure where that one came from). Jesus himself had lots of nicknames. Lord. Christ. Master. Son of God. Son of man. The Word made flesh. The list goes on and on, but currently my favorite nickname for Jesus is Immanuel, which means “God is with us.”
These four simple words offer the peace we all crave: “God is with us.” Repeating the powerful phrase out loud, right now, I give each important word a chance to shine.
“GOD is with us.”
“God IS with us.”
“God is WITH us.”
“God is with US.”
Whether we look down, across, or diagonally, we cannot miss the peaceful piece to life’s puzzling puzzle. Day after day, joy and sorrow flow mingled down before expanding into the only truth that really matters. Moment by moment: “GOD IS WITH US.“
“Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation]” (Isaiah 41:10, AMP).
…Sue…
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