Willetton Christian Church

Matthew 1:23.  Tony van Drimmelen.  There are things that are so familiar to us that they can easily be taken for-granted.  What is it about Christmas, that we are at risk of taking for-granted?  It is the message we want to bring to all in the world including those who will join us for “Carols in the Park.”  When the angel speaks to Joseph he sums it up in a name.  “You are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Mat 1:21 NIV)  “And they will call Him (Jesus) Immanuel – which means, God with us” (v.23).  Jesus is our Immanuel.  “God with us” is the reality that Christmas brings.  We aim not to take those words for-granted but instead express the joy, courage, confidence, delight and love that comes from knowing Jesus is, God with us.