“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” — Matthew 1:21 (BSB)
God didn’t just send a teacher, a prophet, or a role model. He sent a Savior. In the quiet of Bethlehem, wrapped in swaddling clothes, lay the One with a mission unlike any other: to save His people from their sins.
This verse reminds us that salvation isn’t something we earn or stumble upon—it’s a gift, personally delivered through Jesus. Even before His birth, His purpose was clear. Jesus didn’t come to simply improve our lives; He came to redeem them.
No matter where you are today—whether burdened by guilt, battling temptation, or just weary from life’s pressures—take heart. Jesus came for you. He came to lift shame, to break chains, and to offer new life. He doesn’t wait for you to get it all together. He steps into the mess and offers grace.
Today, let the name of Jesus be more than familiar—let it be personal. Whisper His name in prayer. Trust in His saving power. And rest in the assurance that you are one of the people He came to rescue.
Reflection:
What does it mean to you that Jesus came specifically to save? How does that change the way you see your struggles today?