Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

In this episode, I reflect on a moment that often gets overshadowed by Christmas celebrations but is incredibly significant: Jesus’ circumcision on the eighth day. It’s the day God not only gave Him His name—Jesus, meaning “Savior”—but also placed our names on Him. This act symbolizes Jesus stepping into our place, living on our behalf, keeping the commandments we break, and ultimately dying and rising for us. His life became like a divine trust fund, filled with the riches of forgiveness, eternal life, and salvation, made ours through baptism. As we begin a new year, this truth brings comfort and peace. With God’s name on us and our name on Jesus, we belong to Him, secure in His love and promises no matter what the future holds. The Lord blesses and keeps us always.