Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

There was about to be a war. One enemy would have been enough, but now two had joined forces. The future was uncertain and seemed gloomy indeed. These were dark days. So the Lord sent his prophet, Isaiah, to the king, King Ahaz, to say to him -- do not be afraid. They will not win. And this is the sign the Lord will give you of this -- the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Immanuel, which means, God with us.