Immanuel, this prophetic name meaning “God with us”, was shot like an arrow through the mouth of Isaiah, flying through the centuries, finally finding its mark, its full resting place in Jesus Christ. What does this mean? That Jesus is the proof. Jesus is the sign. Jesus himself is “God with us.” He is God come close to us. Not far away, not unfeelingly distant, not untouchable. He is God right here. Not waiting up in the sky somewhere, demanding that you climb up there to Him. Not waiting in some deep, dark depths, waiting till you die to meet your Maker. He meets us in this place, right here, somewhere between heaven and hell.