The Saving Presence of God

In the Nativity of the Lord Jesus in Bethlehem we see that God has entered history itself and his steadfast love is revealed - the promise that God would be in the presence of his people is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The very fact that God sent his Son to save us from our sin counters all the evil of this world - and, in effect, clearly declares his steadfast love for his people. In Christ, God fulfilled his promise to be with us, his people, forever - and to be present with us in his saving power.