Matthew 1:21: “Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

The first word of the text is He. The second word is shall. Take these two little words together and you have another wonder of God’s grace!

He shall!  Hear how unspeakably precious the covenant is!

He shall! How faithful is the promise of Jehovah to the hearts of all His chosen, regenerated, and redeemed people! O wonder of divine grace that every spiritual blessing is certain in the King who was born in Bethlehem! He is the gracious Surety of His guilty people. 

He shall! The Word of God does not say “perhaps” or “maybe.” No, there is nothing doubtful about this marvelous Saviour and His gracious undertaking.

He shall save! Satan’s forces have opposed the gracious Redeemer and His work. The Saviour met with foul and bitter enmity. They hated Him without a cause. However, no satanic opposition could hinder Him from doing His work of love and grace. In His love He conquered every foe! He shall! In Him we find nothing uncertain, but everything perfect and secure.

He shall do what He has promised. He can and will not fail. 

~Rev. J. Hamstra