“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21).
Think of the names people call you. No, I don’t mean that to sound funny. I am not thinking that anyone would call you hurtful names. I am thinking of the names by which you are known. I am known as Michael, Mike, Dr. Mike, Dr. Peck, Honey, Dad, and Grandpa to name a few. These names describe the relationship by which the person knows me. It is the same with the Lord Jesus. He is known by several names. Matthew describes one relationship with the Lord by using the name “Jesus.” This means “Jehovah is Salvation.” What a beautiful name. As sinners we desperately need the Savior, the one and only Savior (John 14:6). What a beautiful name by which my Savior is known. I’ll be thinking of Him and thanking Him throughout the day. How about you?
For today: Beautiful Savior! Thank you for being my Savior!