Meditations—points to ponder

The Bible is all about human life with God. It is about how God made this with God life 

possible and will bring it to pass ... Immanuel—God with us. 

This title given to Jesus reflects that He is the One and Only Redeemer because it refers to God’s everlasting intent for human life ... i.e. that we should be a dwelling place of God.

The various stories of God’s interaction with His chosen people illustrates how 

the with God life works in all circumstances of human existence. 

This mosaic suggests a beautiful design for the way in which we view the Scriptures. 

The Immanuel Principle is a cosmic principle that God has used all along

 in creation and redemption. 

It is the wellspring of the River of Life flowing through the Bible surging 

with the gracious words of God to all humankind I am with you. 

This River pours into the thirsty wastelands of the human soul inviting us to enter 

with its insistent call Will you be with Me?

Richard Foster with Kathryn Helmers Life with God: a life-transforming new approach to Bible Reading pp6-9

Ephesians 3:17 (NRSV) and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, 

as you are being rooted and grounded in love.

Ephesians 3:17 (NLT) Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. 

Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.