Following Jesus Through the First Christmas: 25 Days of Advent TruthsНамуна

The angel said to Joseph, “You are to name Him Jesus,” which means “the Lord saves.”

That name tells the whole story — who He is, why He came, and what He's done for us.

Names mattered in Scripture because they revealed identity and purpose.

Salvation isn't an abstract idea or a distant policy — it's personal.

Salvation comes to you in a person. A person who walks into our world, shares our sorrows, bears our burdens, and pays for our sins.

Jesus’ name doesn’t just point to what He did then; It also points to what He does now. To call on His name is to invite a rescue that meets our deepest need: a restored relationship with the Father.

That reality changes how we live.

We don’t chase salvation as if it’s a prize to earn; we receive it as a gift from a Savior who knows us by name. We live grateful, free, and bold — because the One who saves is with us and for us.

Salvation has a name, and His name is Jesus.

Pray:

Jesus, thank You for coming to save me. Help me believe that Your name means rescue for my life today — for my fears, my failures, and my hopes. Teach me to call on You with confidence and to live as one who has been found. Amen.

Talk About It:

If someone asked you what Jesus has saved you from and for, how would you answer? How might sharing that story help someone else see who He really is?

Worship:

Take a few minutes today to sit with this truth in song. Listen to What King Is This by Biltmore Worship. Search for Following Jesus Through the First Christmas on Spotify by Biltmore Church for the full playlist.