Description 

Synopsis:

• Young girl on the cusp of her teen years pursues and senses the peace of the Lord inside a cathedral.
• Opens on exterior of beautiful cathedral; girl smiles at dove perched on wrought iron fence.
• Inside cathedral, girl walks down aisle in cathedral and takes a seat in a pew.
• Outside the dove takes flight, casting a shadow over the stained glass window—the girl senses the Holy Spirit’s presence.
• O Come, O Come Emmanuel (verse 7 ) sung throughout
• What is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son and they will call him Emmanuel, which means God with us. Matthew 1:20-23
• Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows. Yet we considered him stricken by God smitten by him and afflicted. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought us PEACE was upon him. Isaiah 53:5

Application:

• The human heart has a need for the peace of the Lord
• Only the Lord brings a peace the surpasses all understanding
• Do we comprehend during the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, that He is beckoning us to quiet reflection?
• God with us—the miracle of God incarnate—Emmanuel is to be savored.

Suggested Uses:

• Advent Church Services
• Also appropriate for Easter Week services

Biblical Reference:

• Matthew 1:20-23

• Isaiah 53:4-5

Lyrics

O Come, Desire of nations, bind

Bin as one of the hearts of all mankind

Bid Thou our sad divisions cease

And be Thyself our King of peace

Rejoice! Rejoice Emanuel,

Shall come to thee, O Israel