Names

Take time to read the story of Jesus' birth
which you'll find in Matthew and in Luke.
Take note of the names used to describe
this one of whom was prophesied.

You'll find God's one and only beloved Son has many names.
The New Testament tells us that the Holy Child will be named
the Lord saves or "Jesus",
and "Immanuel" meaning God with us.

The wise men called Him
the "king of the Jews" when they sought Him.
The angel referred to Him as "the Son of the Most High"
when Mary was told she was the one chosen from on high.

The angel also called Him the "Son of God"
when Mary learned of her destiny from God.
The angel told the shepherds He would be known as "Savior"
as He was sent to earth as our needed deliverer.

The title of "Christ" or the annointed One
was another name for His earthly mission.
The name "Christ the Lord" gives Him reign
over the universe supreme.

Isaiah in the Old Testament speaks of this child-to-come by other name.
Contemplate these awesome characteristics of God's Son as described in these names.
In part these name demonstrate that God is approachable, sustainable, available, peaceable,
and the ups and downs of everyday life attest that He is undeniably able.

     Wonderful Counselor
     Mighty God
     Everlasting Father
     Prince of Peace

Whatever you call this King
He will be your everything
when to Him you continually bring
in daily heart-felt prayer offering
your big and little concerns, unconfessed sins,
your gratitude and attitude within.

Jesus Christ
Matthew 1:18

Jesus
Matthew 1:21

Immanuel
Matthew 1:23

king of the Jews
Matthew 2:2

Jesus/The Son of the Most High
Luke 1:31-32

holy one/Son of God
Luke 1:35

Savior
Luke 2:11

Wonderful Counselor/Mighty God/Everlasting Father/Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:6

the name above every name/Jesus
Philippians 2:9-11