Matthew 1:21
Matthew 1:21
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
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Our final day, Day 7 of 'Christmas Inspirations,' starts now. Make the most of today’s message and catch up on any previous inspirations. Christmas is not merely a festive season; it's the celebration of a profound rescue mission. In the humblest of settings, God's promise unfolded. The name "Jesus" carries the weight of salvation, a gift surpassing any wrapped in festive paper. As you gather with loved ones, pause to reflect on the significance of this name — Jesus, the Savior. This Christmas, let the joy of Matthew 1:21 reverberate in your heart. The promise isn't confined to a historical event but is alive and transformative today. Consider the areas in your life where you need rescue, where sins and struggles entangle. In these moments, envision Jesus, the Savior, standing ready to bring deliverance — not just a distant historical figure, but a present help intimately acquainted with our challenges. This Christmas, let His name, "Jesus," be more than a distant echo; let it be a vibrant, resonating truth that ignites hope and healing in every aspect of your life. Come back tonight as we unwrap more reflections on the profound names of Jesus, inviting His saving grace into every aspect of our lives. May this Christmas spark a desire for a deeper engagement with the transformative power of the One born to save. Now, let us pray.
Dear Heavenly Father, as I embrace the transformative promise of Matthew 1:21 this Christmas, I lift my heart to You. In the midst of festivities, I acknowledge areas in need of rescue, where sins and struggles entangle. Thank You for the living reality that Your Son, Jesus, stands ready to bring deliverance. May His name echo in the depths of my being, igniting hope and healing. I invite You, Lord, into the complexities of my life, trusting in Your transformative power. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
Genesis 25:21
And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
John 16:21
A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
Isaiah 65:24
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Genesis 21:2
And Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.