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Unto Us a Child Is Born 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder…” — Isaiah 9:6 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Luke 1:1–25 (Gospel insertion for Christmas) New Testament: Luke 1:26–56 💡 Devotional Thought: Christmas is the arrival of God’s promise in human form—Jesus, Immanuel. God’s presence with us changes everything: hope is fulfilled, mercy arrives, and the world’s greatest gift is given in humility. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Center celebrations on Christ’s birth and gospel proclamation. Men & Ladies: Make family worship and gratitude the heart of celebration. Youth & Children: Celebrate the gift of Jesus with wonder and thanksgiving. 🤔 Reflection: How will I honor the newborn King today in my family and community? 💭 Take Away: Christmas celebrates God-with-us—Emmanuel. 🙏 Prayer: Lord Jes...

Emmanuel: God With Us 🌱 Devotional for Youth Verse: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).” -  Matthew 1:23 Devotional Thought: God didn’t stay far away—He came near. Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us. He understands your pain, your struggles, your temptations, because He walked this earth too. You’re never alone—not in sadness, not in fear, not in confusion. Reflection Questions: Do you truly believe that God is with you today? How does His presence change the way you face challenges? Takeaways: ➡️ God is not distant—He is with you every moment. ➡️ Jesus is proof of God’s love coming close. Prayer: Jesus, thank You for being Emmanuel—God with us. Help me to feel Your presence today and never forget that You are beside me. Amen. Hashtags: #Matthew1v23, #GodWithUs, #Emmanuel, #NeverAlone, #YouthDevotional,