Luke 1:69

⁶⁹ And has raised up a horn of salvation for us
In the house of His servant David,

INTRODUCTION

“You are the horn of my salvation” is rich biblical language of praise and confidence in God’s saving power.

1. Where the phrase comes from

This expression appears most clearly in Psalm 18:2 and Luke 1:69:

• Psalm 18:2 (NKJV)
  “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
  My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;
  My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
• Luke 1:69 (NKJV)
  “And has raised up a horn of salvation for us
  In the house of His servant David.”

2. What “horn” means biblically

In Scripture, a horn symbolizes:

• Strength (Deuteronomy 33:17)
• Power and victory (1 Samuel 2:10)
• Authority and kingship (Daniel 7:24)

In ancient times, an animal’s horn was its weapon and defense. To say God is the horn of salvation means He is the power by which salvation is accomplished, not merely the provider of help, but the source of victorious deliverance.

3. “My salvation” – personal and covenantal

Notice the phrase is personal: “my salvation.”
This is not abstract theology—it is experienced rescue:

• Deliverance from enemies (Psalm 18 context)
• Deliverance from sin and death (Luke 1 context)
• Deliverance rooted in God’s covenant promises

In Luke 1, Zechariah connects the “horn of salvation” directly to Jesus Christ, the Davidic Messiah. Christ is the embodiment of God’s saving power, raised up to defeat sin, Satan, and death.

4. Christ is the horn of salvation

Jesus fulfills this imagery perfectly:

• He fights for His people (Colossians 2:15)
• He conquers death (1 Corinthians 15:54–57)
• He reigns with authority (Revelation 5:5–6)

The cross looked like weakness, but it was the horn of God’s power (1 Corinthians 1:18).

5. A confession of faith

When you say, “You are the horn of my salvation,” you are declaring:

• I do not save myself
• My strength is not in my works
• My victory is in the Lord alone
• My trust is in Christ, not circumstances

6. Prayerful response

“Lord, You are my horn of salvation—my strength in weakness, my victory in battle, my deliverer from sin and death. I trust not in my own power, but in the finished work of Christ. Be glorified as my Savior and King. Amen.”

Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!