Have you ever faced a Christmas where you quietly thought, “Lord, I really need You to show up this year”? 💔
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Betsy Stowe as she shares a powerful true story from nearly 30 years ago — a year when her family had no money, no gifts, and not even a Christmas tree. Her husband was an associate pastor, she was serving in ministry and teaching piano, and they had a long history of trusting God for every need… but this year felt especially heavy.
Just when they decided there would be no presents, only simple celebration, baking, games, and focusing on Jesus, God began writing a miracle:
- Friends showed up with a tree and wrapped gifts — even though no one had been told about their need.
- An envelope with a check and movie tickets appeared, a sweet extra touch from a gift-giving God.
- On Christmas Eve, all those gifts flew off the car roof on a packed Southern California freeway… and it looked like everything was lost again.
From a failing alternator, to honking cars, to a Navy SEAL–tattooed CHP officer, to the freeway being shut down so their presents could be safely recovered — this story will have you saying, “Only God.” 🙌
And then, in the quiet of the car ride afterward, Betsy heard the Lord whisper to her heart:
“I knew you wanted to give good gifts to your children. So I gave them to you not once, but twice — so you would know I am a good and gift-giving God, and I love you.”
We also talk about the beautiful name Emmanuel — God with us — and how, in every hardship, He is present, He is for us, and He will never fail or forsake us.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why God sometimes allows a deep “backdrop of need” so His goodness and timing shine even brighter.
- How Emmanuel, “God with us,” is not just a Christmas name but a daily reality in our financial struggles, fears, and disappointments.
- How to trust God when everything looks lost… twice — and how He uses people, timing, and even traffic to show His love.
❤️ Emotional Breakthrough
The emotional breakthrough comes when Betsy realizes that God didn’t just replace what was lost — He doubled it, on purpose, to show His heart as a good and gift-giving Father. Her tears and that quiet whisper from the Lord will touch anyone who has ever wondered, “Lord, do You really see me?”
🎥 Why you should watch
If you’re walking into this Christmas season feeling stretched, unseen, or worried about how it will all work out, this story will remind you: Emmanuel — God with us — is still writing miracles today. 🌟
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Until next time, let’s give all glory and honor to King Jesus! 🙌✨