Saviour Under the Law
- Baptist Daily Devotional
- Dec 27, 2025
- 3 min read
Rev. Charles Oppong-Poku | December 27 2025 | Luke 2:21
KEY VERSE: “On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.” (Luke 2:21, NIV)
MESSAGE:
The shepherds returned to their fields praising God, but the story of Jesus’ early life continues quietly within faithful Jewish obedience. Advent now draws our attention from public testimony to covenant faithfulness, showing us that the Saviour who came for all people entered fully into the life and obligations of humanity. In Luke 2:21, we see the infant Jesus circumcised and named in accordance with the Law of Moses. This brief verse reveals profound truths about the incarnation and God’s redemptive purpose.
Jesus Entered Fully into Life under the Law “On the eighth day…” reflects obedience to God’s covenant instructions given to Abraham and reaffirmed in the Law (Gen. 17:9–14; Lev. 12:3). At this stage of His life, Jesus was lovingly brought under the Law through the faithful obedience of Mary and Joseph. This moment highlights His complete identification with humanity, entering the covenant community as every Jewish child did.
God Works through Faithful Human Obedience “…when it was time to circumcise the child.” The actions of Mary and Joseph show quiet, faithful submission to God’s commands. God’s saving purposes advance not through spectacle, but through ordinary obedience. In this way, the Law is not ignored or bypassed. The divine promise unfolds within the framework that God Himself established.
God’s Saving Purpose Is Publicly Affirmed “…he was named Jesus.” The name given earlier by the angel is now formally declared within the covenant community. Jesus, meaning “The Lord saves,” identifies the child’s mission from the very beginning. Before any public ministry begins, God’s purpose is already being affirmed through obedience, faith, and trust in His word.
Luke invites us to see that God’s work of salvation begins quietly. The Son of God enters human life fully, submits to the structures of God’s covenant, and is identified openly as the One through whom God saves. Advent reminds us that God’s redemptive work is often carried forward through faithful obedience long before it is seen in public power.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
What does this moment teach us about faithfulness in ordinary obedience? Before Jesus taught, healed, or spoke publicly, He entered human life through the faithful obedience of others. Advent invites us to value simple, quiet acts of faithfulness that align with God’s Word. Where might God be asking you to trust Him through obedience rather than visibility? As you prepare your heart this season, remember that God often advances His purposes through humble, consistent faithfulness.
PRAYER:
Faithful God, thank You for sending Your Son to enter fully into our human life and to walk in obedience from the very beginning. Teach me to honour Your ways, even when they feel ordinary or unseen. Help me trust that You work through faithfulness, patience, and submission to Your will. Shape my heart to walk humbly in the path You have set before me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: NAMED The term "named" derives from the Greek onomázō, meaning "to call," "to designate," or "to publicly affirm an identity." It implies recognition and intentional declaration.
When Jesus is officially named, heaven’s message is affirmed on earth. The name given before His conception is now spoken within covenant obedience. His identity as Saviour is not delayed until adulthood; it is declared at the very beginning of His life.
Reflect on this:
Jesus did not choose His name; He lived into it. As we reflect this Advent season, we are reminded that obedience aligns us with God’s purposes, even before we fully understand where the path will lead.
Comments