Martin Luther knew Jesus by name. He wanted all people to know Him by name. For He is the One who took our sins on Himself and gave us in exchange His holiness and innocence. This is the Happy Exchange. Luther also knew that this salvation would lead us into fighting the good fight of faith. So he wrote hymns like “A Mighty Fortress“ to be sung in the midst of any battle we are in. We are not alone. Jesus is with us. The victory is HIs. He will win. “Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing; Were not the right Man on our side, The Man of God’s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? CHRIST JESUS, it is He; Lord Sabaoth is His NAME, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle.”
For my name's sake I defer my anger; for the sake of my praise I restrain it for you, so that I may not cut you off.
Isaiah 48:9
The angel said to Joseph, Mary will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."
Matthew 1:21
Great Redeemer, I am thankful for your divine purpose in naming Jesus. You also name me for your sake. Forgive me for my rebellious actions. I do not want you to cut me off. Keep expanding my heart's desire to praise and to love you. Today, help me to share the love of Jesus with others I encounter. Amen.
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