When the angel appeared to Joseph in Matthew 1:21, the message was clear and full of hope: “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins.”
This powerful statement not only revealed God’s plan but also highlighted the significance of the name Jesus itself.

The name Jesus traces back to the Old Testament name Joshua, a leader who guided God’s people out of the wilderness and into the promised land of Canaan. Joshua led them from wandering to belonging, from uncertainty to fulfillment. In the same way, Jesus leads us out of the wilderness of spiritual lostness and into the freedom found in His grace and truth.

The Apostle Paul captures this beautifully in 2 Corinthians 8:9: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich.”
Jesus willingly stepped down from glory to bring us hope, redemption, and abundant spiritual riches.

In this season—and in every season—remember this truth: Jesus came to save us. His name is more than a title; it’s a promise, a mission, and a gift of grace that continues to change lives today.