Christmas is the story of hope. Christmas is all about hope coming to this world. In Isaiah 7, the people of Israel were in the peak of their oppression. In today's world, we are in a similar situation as the people of Israel were. It seems that we are in the peak of our oppression. Through Isaiah, God tells His people to take care and be calm because Immanuel is coming. In Israel's darkest hour, they are given hope by being told that God is coming to them. As a believer, the word 'Immanuel' should serve as a reminder why this Christmas season should be the most exciting Christmas season that you have ever experienced. What we are celebrating this Christmas is Immanuel. Listen to this message in the first part of our Christmas series.