It is only the presence of Immanuel, God with us, that transforms the systemic, predictable, messy patterns of living and enables us to live into the dream of God where all things are made new. Yes, love is on the way and the Child will be born again in us, in the depth of our neediness, in our hurting and pain, and in our deep longing for him. Do not be afraid because the hopes and fears of all the years are met in this One, Immanuel, God with us – this One who is on the way!