You are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21 NLT
Jesus means Joy—He saves from despair and hopelessness.
Alexander conquered the world by force and was called great—
Jesus captures hearts from all nations by love and is called God.
In contrast to fleeting happiness, Immanuel gives invulnerable joy—
His cross brings deep peace, His Presence inexpressible ecstasy.
Jesus means Everlasting Life—He saves from death and hell.
Tutankhamen’s tomb was found treasure-filled, making him famous.
Jesus’ tomb was discovered empty, making Him King of Eternity.
Abundant life here and now, eternal life in the hereafter—
a grand duet of wonder brought to light by the Dayspring from on high
who has visited your tilted planet.
Jesus means Separation—He saves from deceit and hypocrisy.
The clear difference between heaven and hell, Christians and worldlings,
is made by the One who died on the middle cross.
At the name of Caesar, millions offered incense and called him lord.
At Jesus’ Name, the universe will fall to its knees and call Him Master.
His Name will be forever paramount in minds of those who worship God.
Jesus means Understanding—He saves from devastation and helplessness.
The names of famous kings and fearful kingdoms all fade into oblivion,
but Jesus’ incomparable Name increases in glory while ages roll on.
When we feel like we’re falling apart, Jesus holds us together—
no one understands us, or stands under us, like He does.
Jesus means Salvation—He saves from self-destruction and homelessness.
Charlemagne and Napoleon changed the face of the world by war—
the King of hearts changes lives in time and eternity by His grace.
Jesus saves believers from sin’s addictive horrors
and makes His heart our eternal home.
God’s dream for us—and our destiny—is that we become like His Son.
Jesus is the most glorious and awesome Name—address Him reverently.
© Pastor Johnny R. Almond
Day 305, Gentle Whispers from Eternity
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Lord Jesus Christ,
Thank You for saving and separating us from our sin.
Thank You that You understand and that You have compassion.
Thank You that You give us hope and a future - the best there can ever be - to have a home with You, to be with You for all eternity.
Thank You that You give us Your joy and peace.
Your Name is holy and above all other names.
Thank You Heavenly Father, for sending Your Beloved Son to love us unto death, and for raising Him up again.
We praise You in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.