“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)
The name of the child Jesus means “Jehovah saves.” Jesus was a common earthly name. He was known as “Jesus of Nazareth.” It was the name given to Him when Gabriel made his appearance to Mary in Luke chapter one.
He is the sinner’s Savior. We sing in church, “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, sweetest name I know; fills my every longing, keeps me singing as I go.” Mothers have called on the name of Jesus when they have seen their sons and daughters go off to war. The mention of the name, “Jesus,” can calm a troubled soul or cause hardened sinners to repent of their sins as they call on that name above every name. One day, at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
That Jesus came into the world to save sinners is what the celebration of Christmas is about. Don’t miss the real reason for the season.
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