And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. — Luke 1:30

In the four Gospels, Jesus is called by many names, either directly or by implication (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John). Just in this one passage, Jesus is called “child,” “son,” “Jesus,” “great,” “Son of the Most High,” “King,” “son of David,” and “leader of Israel” (Jacob). Jesus is impossible to describe, but by becoming human, he chose to be limited to imperfect ones. But all of these names and descriptions help us find Jesus as our Savior in every good and bad thing that happens in life. Jesus is a savior for every time of year.

 

Thought

In the four Gospels, Jesus is called by many names, either directly or by implication (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John). Just in this one passage, Jesus is called “child,” “son,” “Jesus,” “great,” “Son of the Most High,” “King,” “son of David,” and “leader of Israel” (Jacob). Jesus is impossible to describe, but by becoming human, he chose to be limited to imperfect ones. But all of these names and descriptions help us find Jesus as our Savior in every good and bad thing that happens in life. Jesus is a savior for every time of year.

 

Prayer

Thank you, Holy and Almighty Father, for the various titles and descriptions that Jesus is given. They assist me in understanding the depth and breadth of his nature. Please grant that whenever I walk through the darkness of doubt brought on by the evil one, I may always find a facet of Jesus’s ministry, or a name or description of Jesus, to help me persevere. Father, please help me to see Jesus and not my interests and prejudices so that I will recognize him and he will recognize me when he returns. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.