I am and have the mission

I parked the car,
stood outside the car,
took a breath and
strode for the door

When the owner welcomed me with "Can I help you?"  I gave her my name and my mission.  She was as surprised as I with the mission announcement:  "I'm Jan, new to town, a quilter and I Need Friends!" (I was as desperate as this sounds!)

“There was a man sent from God whose name was John.”
‭‭John‬ ‭1:6‬ ‭NIV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/111/jhn.1.6.niv

A Name and a Mission. The sixth verse of the gospel of John reminds me of the importance of names and mission.   Each of us have a name or names  by which those around us know and address us. Some names are given.  Some are chosen.  Sometimes our names change.  Names create a uniqueness or individuality, in spite of the numerous  Jans I attended grade school with.

This verse tells us the man's name, John, a common name in our world today, and the source of his mission, sent by God.  Verse 7 expands on John's mission, to testify to the Light, Jesus, that was coming.

It is no coincidence that  I returned to my blog project today, the day we customarily celebrate Jesus' earthly arrival to complete His mission, to save me, you and billions of others from the result of sin.

Last night's soloist of "O Holy Night" reminded me that "...at His Name all oppression shall cease..."  His Name, Jesus, has power, authority and transformation.  My mind pondered other names of Jesus which serve as mission announcements.

Emmanuel- which means God with us.  I am NEVER alone.  God is with me ,every moment,  in my crazy life.

Deliverer- God has gotten me out of more than a few situations created by my own ignorance, carelessness and plain poor judgment!

Rock - In my ever-changing life, I know that  God is the same yesterday,today and tomorrow.

Shepherd-  Jesus is the Good Shepherd who will leave the flock of 99 obedient to rescue the one who strays.

Light of the world-  The world is strange and scary. Jesus gives me the "light at the end of the tunnel", the Hope to carry on another day.



What names do you know Jesus by? Your favorite names may differ but His mission remains the same- your salvation.  Rejoice - the ultimate Christmas gift!

I desperately need a Savior. On my own my life would be a "hot" mess.

Celebrate Christmas, His Name and His Mission.

Merriest Christmas to you all!