Freely Speaking Audio Devotion

Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.

Today’s devotion was written by Angela Gray.

“...and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us’” (Matthew 1:23b, NLT).

Alone. Just saying the word “alone” can initiate feelings of emptiness and isolation.

As a longtime introvert, I had often felt alone, even in a room full of people. Socially awkward and unable to easily connect with others, carrying on a simple conversation with a new or casual acquaintance could be emotionally exhausting. 

When I was asked the question, “What does Jesus mean to you?” my heart immediately answered, knowing Jesus means I never have to feel alone again. The gospel of Matthew assures me that Jesus is and always will be with me.

Matthew 1:23 reminds me that Jesus is called Immanuel, which means “God with us”, so when I speak his name, I am assured of his presence. In the last verse of Matthew, he records Jesus' commission to his disciples to go into all the world and make disciples, and Matthew ends with Jesus' promise to always be with them.

The same One whose very name means “God is with us” extends that same promise to me today when He says, “I am with you always” and I can rest assured that I am not alone. In every situation, His presence banishes anxiety and brings peace to my heart and mind. Because I know Jesus is with me, I can now encourage others and share the promise that Jesus will be with them, too.

If you feel isolated, companionless, alone, let me remind you today: Jesus has never forgotten you, never rejected you, and never left you. God is with you.

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