O Come, O Come Emmanuel

The song "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is more than a Christmas carol; it's a call to recognize God's presence in everyday life. While the song originated as a Latin chant in 700 AD, it expresses a timeless longing for Emmanuel, meaning "God with us," based on the prophecy of Isaiah. This longing for Emmanuel reflects humanity's desire to be reconciled with God. Each verse of the song builds on the previous one, starting with hope and culminating in the practical expressions of God's presence.