Christmas can be a hectic and even heavy time for some- especially if youÕve experienced crisis or tragedy. Immanuel is always with us. His presence is predetermined, not conditional. HeÕs with us when itÕs good and HeÕs with us when itÕs not. Granted there are times when itÕs more difficult to see or feel His nearness, but nonetheless He is here and He is near. ÒThe Word became flesh and walked among us.Ó He still does. ÒI will never leave you or forsake you.Ó He is Immanuel God with us. This devotional contains a short reading for each day, counting down the days until Christmas.