Isaiah 7:10-17
10 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test.” 13 And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. 15 He shall eat curds and honey when he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. 16 For before the boy knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land whose two kings you dread will be deserted. 17 The Lord will bring upon you and upon your people and upon your father’s house such days as have not come since the day that Ephraim departed from Judah—the king of Assyria.”
The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Is 7:10-17). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.
The LORD has given his people many signs. He tells the truth to his people in many ways. Isaiah tells of a child to be born of a virgin. This Child is the one who will show God is with these people. He names this Child Immanuel because even as he is a child the people will be led into exile.
The King of Assyria is going to conquer the House of Israel. The people will be led away because of their sins. Ahaz would not ask for a sign because he wanted to act righteous. But the threat of Assyria is a valid threat. The LORD is going to give Ahaz a sign anyway which will concern the coming disaster.
This Child to be born should still be called Immanuel. He comes to remind us of our sins. This day will not be like other days. The LORD will judge his people through this child. Thus, Immanuel is born in Bethlehem. Jesus Christ took the Judgment upon himself as he wen to the cross. He died for the forgiveness of the sins of Israel. He was born to be a sign that God is with his people.
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