“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.” (Matthew 1: 23 NABRE)
But Jesus is also God in us and for us. How do you experience Emmanuel? Joseph had a sudden inspiration in a dream and realized the presence of God. Jacob wrestled with God in a dream and woke up to realize that God was with him in that place. (Genesis 32: 22 - 32)
At a moment of great crisis, I was inspired to read Exodus 14: 13-14. I did and realized that God was with me. God is the Unseen Actor. He wanted me to be a spectator.
We can experience God when we read devout books. When you pray, you speak to God. When you read, God speaks to you. (St Vincent de Paul)
You can experience Emmanuel when you receive the Eucharist and when you sit quietly before the Blessed Sacrament.
Come O Emmanuel, God with us.
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