Day 23: The Word has a Name: And that is JESUS.

Read Luke 1-2

“You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” -Luke 1:31-33

Praise God!

Luke chapter 1 and 2 marks the beginning of Christianity for generations to come. We are presented with so much in this chapter that we can see the hand of God work in every intricate detail of our Savior’s birth. Here in this one moment, we find every prophecy from the Old Testament fulfilled, every doubt of non-believers wiped away and every sinner’s future redeemed. The birth of our Christ is the foundation of our faith.

These two chapters of Luke scope the foretelling of John the Baptist, the angel appearing to Mary, the faithfulness of Mary, the birth of John the Baptist and the birth of Jesus. There is so much in these two chapters that make the timing of Jesus’ birth absolutely perfect.

As sinners, we were never worthy of what God sent to us on earth. He sent His only son for one purpose: to die for the mistakes we have made. Jesus Christ lived a perfect life. He was obedient to His Father and became the Ultimate Sacrifice. How much God cherished us to send His only son to die for the fulfillment of OUR faith! As Christians we have been so blessed to know a God that would do absolutely everything for us. We serve a God who is above all things, yet wants us. He wants YOU. He wants to cover you and love you and protect you; and in return He wants your heart and soul. We serve a God who loves us more than we could ever comprehend. He made this known when He sent His Son on this earth. The invisible God made visible through Jesus Christ. Because of this moment, everything was made possible. He is EVERYTHING that was promised. WE exist because HE died for us. Hope has a name! Joy has name! Peace has a name! Love has a name! The Word has a Name! And that name is JESUS.

Praise our Father for His birth! Praise Jesus for His death! He makes all things new by His perfect blood. As we continue in this Lenten season, let us remember that we serve a God who created this world and sent His perfect Son to die for us imperfect sinners. Because of His Love poured out on us, ALL things are possible. One day He will come back for us. Until then, let us remember that His birth was the beginning of the fulfillment of the Father’s promises. Let us remember that the Father’s love is absolutely unimaginable. Let us give Him every moment, every second, every high and every low.

Prayer:
Father God, thank You for Your Son Jesus Christ. Thank You for His birth, his perfect life, and the sacrifice You made for us sinners. Thank You for loving us and being so faithful to us. We can only pray that You help us become more faithful to You everyday of our lives. Our hearts, minds and souls are Yours. In Your Name we pray, Amen.

- Rachael Tina Simon