DECEMBER 09 Fri.

The Enjoyment of Immanuel

Isaiah 7:14 / "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel."

Hymn #298 I Will Sing of My Redeemer (Unified Hymn 35)

God has said that He'll give a sign, that is, a hidden sign that can solve all problems. (Isaiah 7:14) From the beginning, Satan attacked people and spread the Nephilim movement to completely destroy and seize them. In addition, he made people build the Tower of Babel in order to challenge God. These works continue even today. Unfortunately, the three organizations; idolaters; religions; and even churches have fallen within them. The descendants of man can never become the savior. For that very reason, a woman was with child through the Holy Spirit which was the fulfillment of God's promise to send Christ. (Isaiah 7:14 & Matthew 1:19~23) The words, "the woman's offspring will crush the serpent's head" means that Satan's power will be bound. (Genesis 3:15) God also said, “If you enter the ark, you will live," (Genesis 6:14) and "Leave Chaldea." (Genesis 12:1~3) If you correctly understand this Gospel, then Satan will be bound and the works of Immanuel will arise. In the end, because God is with you, your thoughts; your assertions; and your positions are no longer needed.

1. Immanuel in Whom the Blessing of the Throne Is Established (Isaiah 6:1~13)
To Isaiah, God showed him the Lord who sat on the throne and His angels. Furthermore, God gave the message that even if everything were destroyed, the holy seed, "the stump," would remain.

2. Immanuel in Whom God's Word Is Established (Isaiah 40:1~31)
God said, "Proclaim that the Word of the LORD shall stand forever." He also said that man-made objects weren't from Him, so for those who waited for the Lord, they would renew their strength.

3. Immanuel Who Appeared as the Light (Isaiah 60:1~22 & 62:6~12)
Immanuel is the shining of the light. That's why God commanded you to arise and shine and instructed you to build a watchtower to shine the light. Darkness cannot defeat the light. If it's the real Gospel, then darkness will be bound.

Daniel who understood these words resolved. As a result, God gave Daniel the wisdom to instruct kings. In addition, the three young men and Esther held onto this Word as their covenant and were victorious. You must always think about whether you are the real Gospel. Then, at that moment, without you even realizing it, darkness will fall, and Satan will be bound.

[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, help me become both the witness who enjoys the true Gospel and of the throne. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.