Day 1

Greetings, Precious Family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Matthew 1:21 (KJV)

“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.”

Family, before Jesus took His first breath in a manger, Heaven had already declared His purpose. The angel told Joseph, “Thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.”

There was something special about the name of Jesus from the very beginning. His name was not chosen by Mary or Joseph. It was given by God Himself. In biblical times, names often reflected a person’s character, purpose, or destiny. The name Jesus means “The Lord saves.”

Think about that for a moment. Every time His name was spoken, it was a reminder of why He came. He did not come to condemn. He did not come to impress. He came to save.

When humanity was trapped in sin and unable to rescue itself, God sent His Son with a name that carried the answer. The name Jesus is a declaration that God has not abandoned His people. It is a reminder that forgiveness is available, grace is abundant, and redemption is possible.

Today, when you hear or speak the name of Jesus, remember that His name represents God’s love reaching toward humanity. It reminds us that no one is beyond His mercy and no situation is beyond His power.

The name of Jesus is more than a name.

It is a promise.

Let Us Pray

Spirit of the Living God, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, into the world. Thank You that before He was born, You had already established His purpose to save, redeem, and restore. Help us never to take His name for granted. Let us remember the love, mercy, and grace that are found in Jesus alone. Draw us closer to Him and help us share the hope of salvation with those around us. May the name of Jesus always bring comfort to the hurting, strength to the weary, and hope to those seeking You. In the wonder working name of Jesus we pray, Amen, Amen, and Amen.

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Be abundantly blessed family.

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA