God With Us in 2026

As the calendar turns and we step into a brand-new year, many of us are asking familiar questions: What will this year hold? What will change? What will stay the same?

Matthew tells us that one of the names given to Jesus is Immanuel, which means God with us (Matthew 1:23). That’s not just a Christmas idea—it’s a year-long promise. And it’s especially powerful as we look ahead, because it reminds us that the most important thing about the coming year isn’t what we accomplish or avoid. It’s Who goes with us.
“God with us” means you are not stepping into the unknown alone. When the year brings joy, God is with you in celebration. When it brings uncertainty, God is with you in the tension. When it brings loss or disappointment, God is with you in the pain. And when it brings opportunity, God is with you in courage and wisdom.

Here’s the good news: God doesn’t wait for you to get everything right before He draws near. He chose to come close first. And because He is with us, we don’t have to face the future driven by fear or paralyzed by what we can’t control.

As you step into this new year, let this be your confidence: God is already there. Walking ahead of you. Standing beside you. Faithful in every season.

Whatever this year holds, you won’t face it alone. God is with us.