In the time of the ancient Law, there were several of the Lord’s martyrs who suffered for asserting and trusting in the one true God. In the primitive church of Christ, the martyrs shed their blood for maintaining the truth of Jesus Christ crucified. Now there are martyrs of the Holy Spirit, who suffer for their dependence on Him, for maintaining His reign in souls, and for being victims of the divine will.
(Jeanne Guyon)
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and you will call him Immanuel."
Isaiah 7: 14