Day 22: God with Us
Advent 2025
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3m 1s
At the heart of Christmas is one breathtaking truth: Emmanuel: God with us. From the garden to the manger to the indwelling Spirit, God’s desire has always been to dwell with His people. Emmanuel isn’t just a name for a season; it’s the reality of our lives. The God who came as a baby now lives within us, bringing His presence into every ordinary and aching place. This Advent, may the wonder of Emmanuel settle deep in your soul, because the greatest gift of all is that God is still with us.
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