We live in a scary world but we don't have to face fears alone. God is with us. God did the miraculous work of causing a virgin to give birth to Jesus, who is Immanuel, which means "God with us." He is with us to guide us, encourage us and care for us. This is the Sunday Dec. 17, 2023 sermon at Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale, Washington by Craig Johnson. The text is Isaiah 7:1-14.