But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. — Matthew 1:20

Jesus had to take on the people’s sins before he could save them (and us) from them (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 4:10). His own people turned against him before they could accept his forgiveness. The gift of salvation that Jesus gave cost him a lot. It reminds us that God loves us very much and that salvation is a wonderful gift. We know and experience both truths because of Jesus.

 

Thought

Jesus had to take on the people’s sins before he could save them (and us) from them (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 4:10). His own people turned against him before they could accept his forgiveness. The gift of salvation that Jesus gave cost him a lot. It reminds us that God loves us very much and that salvation is a wonderful gift. We know and experience both truths because of Jesus.

 

Prayer

Thank you, Almighty God and Savior, for paying the price for my sin in Jesus. Thank you, dear Lord, for assuming human flesh, enduring its challenges, and facing rejection so that I might be saved. All other names pale in comparison to Jesus, in whom I give thanks and praise, because of my salvation. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.