Save Us From Our Sins (Meaning)

My childhood friend, Ken Davis, went to be with the Lord a few years ago. I had the joy of partnering in his baptism with another childhood friend, Pastor Paul Gillikin. (I was also humbled that I was asked by Ken to officiate his gomegoing celebration.)

During those days, Ken and my Dad encouraged each other through their final battles with cancer. One day at the Hospice House in coastal North Carolina, my dad was near the end — Ken would have a few more months to live — Ken made a surprise visit to cheer my Dad who had lost his hearing. Ken held a poster board, displaying His life-verse, Matthew 1:21 — “Give Him the name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” It was such an encouragement to Ken, to Dad, and to me. Good News, Indeed! 

It wasn’t until this week, however, that the verse really moved my heart deeper and saturated my soul more wonderful than ever. I was reading from The Amplified New Testament. Read it below and if the enhancement of the verse — explaining in detail what it means to have a Savior to save us from our sins — doesn’t inspire you, read it again and again until it does. Because it should. You are welcome. 

Maranatha — “Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

Grateful