The coming of Immanuel, God with us, not only gave validity to our human experience but was necessary to defeat sin and death. God is His great love, sent Jesus to restore that which was broken. Announcing His Kingdom reign, Jesus promised to return after His death, restoring, renewing, and resurrecting for all eternity those who have placed their hope in Him. The return of Jesus gives us hope

that this momentary darkness will give way to the dawn of His everlasting light.