365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns
(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)
January 29
JESUS: SAVIOR
For there is born to you this day in the city of David
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11
Jesus is the Savior, a title that means “deliverer” and “preserver.” Jesus has many names, but the most important name may be “Savior,” because He is the only One who can save you. “Salvation is of the Lord” (Jonah 2:9). Jesus is the Savior, who will deliver you in many ways. He has saved you from the guilt of past sin, from the present bondage of sin, and He will save you from the future penalty of sin when you are taken to Heaven.
Lord, You have done so many things for me, things I don’t even realize.
But Your most important gift was saving me; thank You. I feel confident
in Your salvation, yet I want more. I want to enjoy all the benefits
possible that come from salvation.
Jesus is the Savior (see 2 Peter 1:1). John referred to Him as “Savior of the world” (1 John 4:14). The Caesars of the Roman Empire called themselves the saviors of the world, but they could only give military deliverance. Jesus came to save you from damnation and eternal death. He will save you from weaknesses, temptations, attacks from Satan and addiction to sin. He will save in all ways those who come to Him.
I praise You Savior, for “so great a salvation” (Hebrews 2:3). You have
saved me in so many ways; continue to save me to the very end. Amen.
Reading: Luke 2:8-20
Key Thought: Jesus saves you completely in every way.
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