DAY 05 | Salvation / Jesus

She will give birth to a son, and you will name him Yeshua (Salvation, Jesus), because he will save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21

Pronunciation Reference: יֵשׁוּעַ

photography by Kamila Maciejewska / calligraphy by Rita Ip

MUSIC

PRAYER

Jesus, my Savior, I offer You my utmost praise, recognizing that salvation can be found in no one else but in Your mighty name.

I am deeply grateful for Your redemptive plan, which encompasses Your sacrificial love, mercy, patience, and grace. Through it, You have set me free from sins and eternal punishment.

Forgive me when I fail to appreciate the magnitude of Your salvation. Although it is freely given, it came at an immeasurable cost. You, Jesus, paid a price that no one else could bear.

Holy Spirit, please remind me continually of the incredible privilege it is to be saved by Your grace. Open my eyes to the desperate need for Your salvation in the world, and ignite my heart with a desire to take action and share Your love with those who are lost.

Because You are my Salvation, I declare I am saved by grace through faith. I am unconditionally loved. I am forgiven. I am truly free.

A few facts…

According to widespread belief, Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ) is the Hebrew name for Jesus, meaning salvation. It is a shortened form of Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), which is commonly translated as Joshua. Yehoshua is composed of Yahweh (יהוה) and the verb Yasha (יָשַׁע), meaning "Yahweh saves" or "Yahweh is salvation."
The pronunciation of Yeshua is not very similar to Jesus because it has undergone multiple stages of transliteration evolution, with the specific process as follows:
- [Hebrew/Aramaic] Ye-sh-ua (Yay-shoo-ah)
- → [Greek] Iesous (ee-ay-sous)
- → [Latin] Ie-s-us (ee-ay-sous)
- → [English] Je-s-us (gee-sus)
In Biblical Hebrew, a name held more significance than merely being a unique identifier. It reflected the individual's calling, purpose, or destiny.

SMILE & BREATHE

In a quiet place, sit upright, relax your shoulders, neck, and jaw.

Smile, for from the beginning, He chose you to be saved. (2 Thessalonians 2:13)

Take a deep breath, contemplating how the Father sent a baby to rescue all who were trapped in sin.

Hold your breath for a few seconds, sincerely thanking Jesus, your Saviour.

Exhale slowly through your mouth, releasing any feelings of helplessness or despair from your heart.

Exercise 1:

TWO-WAY JOURNALING

Whether you are planning to pour out your heart in writing or simply jotting down your random thoughts to Him, I see His delight in you. He cherishes and values the moments you devote to being alone with Him.

Today we are writing to Salvation/Jesus, your Savior. Take a moment to be still, and allow His voice to resonate within you as you pen down His response. Let us welcome the Holy Spirit, our divine guide, to lead you into a heartfelt conversation.

[Part 1]
Dear Jesus, my Salvation, my Savior …
[Part 2]
Dear (your name), …

• ask Him why He chose to save you, and how He felt the moment you accepted Jesus

• ask Him how He wants you to respond to this gift of salvation

• ask God how He wants you to share faith with someone specific
check out APPENDIX 2 for more

Exercise 2:

DECLARATION

He is Jesus, your Salvation, and you are saved. How does this precious gift of salvation impact the way you live your life today? In your journal write down your own declaration:

Because You are Salvation/Jesus, I declare I can / I will / I am…

Speak your declaration aloud, offering it to Him and allowing the resonance of these words to awaken your soul. Repeat them a few times, allowing their power to permeate your being.

This completes Day 5 of HE. Today, I pray that you will always be aware of what salvation means to you and to Him. This awareness will inspire you to a life-long, loving response to Him.