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Read: Isaiah 53

The virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. —Isaiah 7:14

“Yeah, right!” If Christopher Hitchens were still alive today, that’s probably how he would respond to Isaiah 7:14. But to us who believe, the revelation that Jesus is Immanuel, “God with us,” makes our hearts rejoice and moves us to praise.

Whenever we reflect upon the birth of our Savior, we cannot help but think of his death as well. Jesus came to die for us. His death may once again cause people like Hitchens to mock our “fanaticism.” But those of us who believe respond with deep gratitude to God who has kept his promise and fulfilled the prophetic words of 53.

Jesus was born and died for us, let us live for him.