December 14
Matthew 1: 18-21 (NKJV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.”
There are many good things in this portion of scripture. There isn’t much mentioned about Joseph in the Word of God and it’s good to get any info on him that we can. I love that this text points out to us that Joseph was a just man. He also doesn’t seem to be rushing into things but he is instead very thoughtful. I also love the fact that an angel of the Lord appears to him and speaks to him. These are all some great things to think about and dive deeper into ~ so please do so, it will be fun homework for you.
I feel that for today, however, that we are to dive into the last part, “…you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” Two scriptures come to mind about this ~ please read them out loud and let their words sink into your soul.
Psalm 32:1 (AMP) BLESSED (HAPPY, fortunate, to be envied) is he who has forgiveness of his transgression continually exercised upon him, whose sin is covered. Romans 4:7 (AMP) Blessed and happy and to be envied are those whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered up and completely buried.
Jesus came to save you and me from our sins ~ does this make you happy? Can you rejoice in this? Are you like, as these scriptures say, “Blessed, happy, fortunate, to be envied?” It’s pretty huge ~ all not just some, all of your sins ~ past, present, and future ~ are forgiven. All your sins are covered up and completely buried by His blood. Linger over this and think about what this means to you.
Spend some time in prayer after pondering these great truths and we will meet right back here tomorrow about this very subject…"for He will save His people from their sins.”
Merry Christmas ~ Laurie Kay
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