Name Him Jesus
Picking baby names can be a challenge. It should suit the child, hopefully place them in a good context for their life and culture, and perhaps honour a respected relative, and should not (repeat) should not create a clever word-play with their last name or result in embarrassing initials. Now, imagine picking a name for the Creator of the universe, the Saviour of mankind, the Redeemer of all things! Joseph was relieved, no doubt, that God made this part easy for him “name him Jesus”, he was told, “he will save his people from their sins.” – That name isn’t accidental. Jesus, Yeshua, Joshua… was very much intentional. Jesus came on a mission, and His name literally spelled it out to anyone who cared to notice.