The Epiousios — ἐπιούσιος, the “daily” of “give us this day our daily bread”. It stands in and , and nowhere else in Scripture.
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עִמָּנוּאֵל (Immanuel) — Proper Noun
God with us. From im (with), anu (us), and El (God, Almighty God). It signifies the absolute personal presence of Yahweh dwelling amidst His people.
More on עִמָּנוּאֵל · H6005 →Reject every feeling of spiritual isolation or abandonment today. Remind yourself that through the indwelling Spirit of Christ, Immanuel is right beside you.
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Focus: Ponder the two names given in this chapter: Jesus (Jehovah saves) and Immanuel (God with us). He saves us to be with us.
Ask yourself: When did you last feel alone? Ask whether you told God about it at the time, or only afterwards once it had passed.
Jehovah God our Father, thank You for stepping into my world to save me: a virgin conceived and brought forth a son, and they called His name Emmanuel, God with us. Let Your Holy Spirit make me know that presence today. In the name of the Lord Jesus, Immanuel. Amen.