God WITH Us

“From the fullness of His grace we have received one blessing after another.” ~ John 1:16

The theme that the Son makes the Father fully known is fleshed throughout John & the rest of the entire New Testament. I’m not sure about you, but these insights that His Word gives makes me respond differently to situations in my life. In knowing that God’s glory came to dwell among us in the form of man, I have a living hope that helps me press through the unknown of each day.

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Recently, we’ve gone through a pretty big transition & stepped out in faith to follow Him in something that we knew He was calling us to do; however we weren’t quite ready. In doing only what we know to do in response- PRAY- I was reminded that God is always entering at unexpected times and in unexpected ways, just as Jesus came to us.

God is personally present with His people in and through Christ- Wisdom in the flesh. He reminded me that the Greek translation for “live” literally means to “pitch tent.” If He lives inside of me then He’s “pitched tent” in my heart & my confidence of His presence always with me doesn’t have to waver. When I was 14 years old, the reality that God took on flesh & lived among us changed my life. As I sat full of tears & questions 3 weeks ago in my bedroom closet, I found this same reality turning my world upside down all over again.

God is WITH us; God is FOR us; God is IN us; Immanuel.

So, do I trust Him to shepherd me? Do I allow Him be the way for me or do I keep asking for directions? Do I draw all my spiritual nourishment from Him or do I look to others or things to bring me life? All of these questions are honest and frankly, came out of a place of utter fear.

When He reminds me of the fullness of His grace through the Son, my fears turn to confidence in trusting that the Almighty God is right there with me in each moment and will be with me in the days ahead- thanks to His sacrifice.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Maegan Roper is a wife, first-time mommy, worship leader, & literary publicist. She lives in Daphne, AL with her husband Jeremy & 14 month old daughter, Emmalyn where they serve at Coastline Community Church. She is passionate about encouraging other women through biblical study & often discusses lots of faith-based topics at her blog, A Different Remedy (http://www.maeganroper.blogspot.com/).