Ahaz learned the hard way that when God wants to point you to Jesus Christ it's best to let Him do it.
Ahaz learned the hard way that when you make up your mind beforehand to ignore God, He's not likely to make that easy.
Ahaz missed out on a lot that God had to give. He could have had God's deliverance. His protection. His favor. His Son.
Ahaz could have had a part in God's salvation story instead of being a footnote. He could have had a story of repentance and reconciliation and restoration. He could have been the one to lead God's people back into faithful worship of their covenant God. He could have had a sign of God's favor . . . but instead he chose a sign of God's judgment.
God's sign to you is Jesus Christ. The One born of the virgin still comes to you, bringing God close enough to touch . . . to see . . . to be Immanuel, "God with us." And in Him you can have all the peace, the comfort, the forgiveness you've been longing for this Christmas season.
Look to Jesus Christ as God's sign for you this Christmas season. Believe upon Him as the One who comes to bring you God's favor. Do not ignore Him, do not turn away in disbelief or test him by preferring your sin to His forgiveness. Do not reject the sign, but in faith receive the gracious gift of God.
Jesus Christ, Immanuel. God with us!
Merry Christmas!
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