Matthew 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
IMMANUEL emphases the nearness of God. Christ’s birth brought the infinite, Holy God within reach of finite sinful man. God came to live with us so we could live with Him. The son of God became the son of man that He might change the sons of men into sons of God . Sons and daughters who can now draw near with confidence and boldness to the throne of grace through our IMMANUEL.
Let us praise the one who is both Transcendent and yet approachable, God most high and yet God with us. IMMANUEL
– Pastor Joyce Hackett