It is no coincidence that Jesus’ name is Yeshua, Hebrew for “Yahweh Saves.” And with that name, Jesus declared that He is also Yahweh Elohim Yeshua. In a divinely timed exchange with Peter, He asked a simply question, “Who do you say I am?”
“Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ [Yeshua] replied, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.’” (Matthew 16-17)
Peter’s divinely revealed insight blows the door of Jesus’ identity wide open. Jesus is Yahweh Elohim Yeshua, the Lord God of Salvation, who is the answer to the rescue God promised! “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) Have you called on this Name?
Calling on His Name: Yahweh Elohim Yeshua, there is no other name where I can find rescue. Your deliverance saves me from my sins, my enemies, and even death. You alone have the power to save, and You have declared Your will to save. Keep me mindful that apart from You I am helpless, condemned, defenseless, and without hope. But in your redeeming name, Yahweh Elohim Yeshua, I am saved in every way! Amen.