God with us
Wonderfully true is the fact that when we come to the closing scene of life we will find that Emmanuel, “God with us” (Matthew 1:23) has been there.He felt the pangs and throes of death. He endured the bloody sweat of agony and parching thirst of fever. He the separation of the tortured spirit from the poor fainting flesh. He cried as we shall cry, “Father into your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46).
He knew the grave- He slept there- and yet He left the tomb perfumed and furnished. He left it like a bed of rest and not as a house of decay. The garden’s new tomb makes Him “God with us) until the resurrection calls us from our beds of clay. Then, in newness of life, we will find Him “God with us.” We will be raised in His likeness, and the first sight our opening eyes will see is the incarnate God. “For I know that my Redeemer lives….and after my skin is destroyed this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God” (Job:19:25-26).
I will see Him as the Man, the God, and throughout all eternity He will maintain the most intimate relationship with me. As long as ages roll, He will be “God with us.” He said, “You will see me. Because I live, you will live also” John (14:19). Both His human and Devine life will last forever, as so will our life. He will dwell in us and walk among us (2 Cor. 6:16) and lead us to the fountain of living waters (Jer. 17:13). The water He gives will become a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life (John 4:14). “Thus we shall always be with the Lord” (1Thess 4:17).
Written by Charles Spurgeon in the book, “Beside Still Waters”
The amazing grace of Jesus. Why would we not want this special gift. The promises of Jesus are something we all as Christians have. All He wants from us is to have a relationship with Him. Pray, and talk to Him. Surrender your heart.
I pray for all my brothers and sisters in Christ for blessings in abundance. Seek Him and will find a peace and contentment in His love.
Prayerfully yours,
Nancy