Matthew 1:20 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

¹⁹Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

²⁰But 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.

²¹And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

²²Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

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Devotional Reflection

LoveGratitudeHopeAwe

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, Almighty God and Savior, for paying the price for my sin through Jesus. Thank you, dear Lord, for assuming human flesh, enduring its challenges, and facing rejection so that I might be saved. All other names pale in comparison to Jesus, to whom I give thanks and praise because of my salvation. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveGratitudeHopeAwe

Prayer

Thank you, all-powerful God and Savior, for paying the price for my sin through 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.

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