So why the name Emmanuel? Of all the names, why are we talking about this one? Well I think I can answer that question using on word, it’s an awesome word. Emmanuel describes God's proximity to us. He is near to us. Understanding and believing his proximity to us changes everything. Do you believe that he is near? Do you trust that he is near? Do you talk like he is near? When you go places are you thinking, man God is with us. If God is with us, then real life, real purpose, real power, and real forgiveness are ours for the taking!