Matthew 1:20-21 (NIV)
20 But after he had considered this, an angel of
the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not
be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is
from the Holy Spirit. 21 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.”
Jesus first had to become the sins of the people before he
could save them (us) from those sins (2 Cor. 5:21; 1 John 4:10). His own
people rejected him before his forgiveness could be received. Jesus' gift of
salvation was incredibly costly to him. It is a reminder of two great truths:
God loves us incredibly and salvation is a precious gift. In Jesus we know and
experience both truths!
Thought for today:
Do I honor God’s sacrifice by offering my confessions?
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