The Names of Jesus
A Christmas Meditation from Scripture
And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
-Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV)
Christmas Day Reflection
Christmas invites us to slow down and remember not only that Jesus was born—but who He is.
In every season of life, we are shaped by what we believe to be true about God. Scripture gives us many names for Jesus, each one revealing His character, His authority, and His care for us. These names speak to the deepest places of our lives—the way we live, the way we steward what we’ve been given, and the way we build with purpose and faith.
As you read through the names of Jesus below, let them minister to you personally. Let them anchor your heart, steady your mind, and remind you that everything we build—our lives, our work, our legacy—rests on the truth of who Christ is.
Today, we pause to honor Him not only as the baby born in Bethlehem, but as Savior, Provider, Shepherd, and King—faithful in every area of our lives.
Names Declaring Jesus’ Identity
Jesus
And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins. -Matthew 1:21
Immanuel (God with Us)
Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel. -Matthew 1:23
Son of God
Truly this Man was the Son of God! -Matthew 27:54
Son of Man
For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. -Luke 19:10
Only Begotten Son
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son… -John 3:16
Names Declaring His Deity and Eternity
The Word
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. -John 1:1
Alpha and Omega
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. -Revelation 1:8
The First and the Last
I am the First and the Last. -Revelation 1:17
The Beginning
These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God. -Revelation 3:14
I AM
Before Abraham was, I AM. -John 8:58
Names Declaring His Kingship and Authority
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. -Revelation 19:16
The Lord
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. -Luke 2:11
The Messiah / The Christ
We have found the Messiah (which is translated, the Christ). -John 1:41
The Governor
For out of you shall come a Ruler who will shepherd My people Israel. -Matthew 2:6
Names Declaring His Role as Savior and Redeemer
Savior
For my eyes have seen Your salvation. -Luke 2:30
Redeemer
For I know that my Redeemer lives. -Job 19:25
Deliverer
The Deliverer will come out of Zion. -Romans 11:26
Lamb of God
Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! -John 1:29
The Propitiation for Our Sins
And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins. -1 John 2:2
Names Declaring His Relationship to Us
Good Shepherd
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. -John 10:11
Great Shepherd of the Sheep
That great Shepherd of the sheep…our Lord Jesus. -Hebrews 13:20
Bishop of Our Souls
The Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. -1 Peter 2:25
Friend
No longer do I call you servants…but I have called you friends. -John 15:15
Bridegroom
The Bridegroom is with them. -Matthew 9:15
Names Declaring Light, Life, and Truth
Light of the World
I am the light of the world. -John 8:12
Bread of Life
I am the bread of life. -John 6:35
Way, Truth, and Life
I am the way, the truth, and the life. -John 14:6
Resurrection and the Life
I am the resurrection and the life. -John 11:25
True Vine
I am the true vine. -John 15:1
Names Declaring His Faithfulness and Rule
Faithful and True
He who sat on him was called Faithful and True. -Revelation 19:11
The Amen
These things says the Amen. -Revelation 3:14
Mediator
For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus. -1 Timothy 2:5
Advocate
If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. -1 John 2:1
Names Spoken Over His Birth
Wonderful | Counselor | Mighty God
Everlasting Father | Prince of Peace
And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6
Pausing For You
As this Christmas Day unfolds, may the names of Jesus stay with you beyond this quiet moment. Carry them into your conversations, your responsibilities, and the ordinary rhythms of today. Whether your day is full or still, joyful or heavy, remember that the One we celebrate is present with you—guiding, providing, and holding every part of your life.
May His name be your peace, your assurance, and your strength as you walk into the days ahead.
This post is part of The Word pillar and our Christmas All Year lifestyle where Scripture shapes the season and the way we live every day.
Live Inspired,
Yvette
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