Magnificent Life

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 In the busy and chaotic lives, it is easy to forget about God's divine presence. Emmanuel, or "God with us," serves as a reminder that God is present in our everyday lives, having a tremendous impact on how we live and act. The phrase “Emmanuel” has been around since ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word Immanuel, which means “God with us.” This phrase was used to describe how God had come down to earth to be with mankind in His incarnation of Jesus Christ. The promise of Emmanuel means that no matter what happens in life, God will always be there for us if we turn to Him in prayer and faith.  Today, this belief still holds true as believers look for tangible ways to experience God’s presence every day. Hebrews 9:24 says, "For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear