# The God Who Comes Near | Francis Chan

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Podcast: [Crazy Love Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crazy-love-podcast-1462)
Published: 2025-12-29T22:48:24+00:00
Episode link: https://crazylove.podbean.com/e/the-god-who-comes-near-francis-chan/
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## Resource

In this Christmas teaching, Francis Chan invites us to slow down and truly adore Jesus. To not just believe in Him, but respond to the God who first came after us. Reflecting on the meaning of ”Emmanuel, God with us,” Francis explains how God has always been the initiator: creating humanity, pursuing us after the fall, dwelling among His people, sending His Son, and ultimately placing His Spirit within us. From the garden to the manger to the indwelling Holy Spirit, the story of Christmas is the story of a God who wants to be with us. This message reframes prayer, worship, and even repentance, not as efforts to earn God’s attention, but as responses to His mercy, grace, and relentless love. As we celebrate Christmas, we’re reminded that God is near, He is knocking, and He longs to pour His love into our hearts.

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