The Blessed Name "Jesus"
When Cod's Son came into our flesh, Mary and Joseph named Him "Jesus." He was not named this after some relative, nor was the name given only because it pleased Mary. Mary and Joseph followed Cod's own instruction, the angel Cabriel told Mary that this was to be His Name (Luke 1:31). Later, when Joseph planned to put Mary away secretly because of her pregnancy, the Lord spoke to him. Joseph was told that this Baby was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, "And," said the Lord, "He shall...