I. Christmas reminds us that God’s presence
Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 4:4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
Charles Wesley - Jesus the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; Tis music to the sinner’s ears,’Tis life, and health, and peace.
II. Christmas reminds us that God’s presence
Matthew 1:21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (the Lord is salvation).
Acts 4:12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
Acts 10:43 To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
III. Christmas reminds us that God’s presence
Matthew 1:22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:
Isaiah 7:10 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz: 11 “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test.” 13 And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also?
IV. Christmas reminds us that
Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).
Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold (an event that deserves attention), the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
God has always been with his people:
Abraham and Isaac - Genesis 26:3 Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and will bless you, for to you and to your offspring I will give all these lands…
Jacob - Genesis 28:15 Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go….
Joseph - Genesis 39:2 The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man….
Joshua - Joshua 6:27 So the Lord was with Joshua, and his fame was in all the land.
David- 1 Samuel 18:14 And David had success in all his undertakings, for the Lord was with him.
Solomon - 1 Kings 1:37 As the Lord has been with my lord the king, even so may he be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David.”
Disciples - John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 14:3 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.
Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.
Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”