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, all-powerful God and Savior, for paying the price for my sin in Jesus. Thank you, dear Lord, for putting on human flesh, dealing with its problems, and being turned away so that I could be saved. Jesus is the only name that matters to me because he saved me. I give all my thanks and praise to him. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.