How many times do we meet someone and we recognize their face, but cannot remember their name? Or how many times people see you, speak to you and have no clue what your name is? Some do not even care or even wish to know your name. How does it make you feel, ignored, not important enough, bothered, or disappointed. Perhaps you attribute it to a “memory issue” or something not worth a second thought. Whatever your emotion, don’t dwell on it- somebody that matters know your name.
You are perhaps saying well, my family knows my name, that is true but do they always call you by your name? Sometimes not, My mother in particular would call me my sister’s name and vice versa. So there goes that reasoning.
But now, this is what the LORD says– he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine (Isaiah 43:1).
It is reassuring to be reminded that The Lord knows us by name. Although He is aware of our natural name, He also knows us according to our purpose or calling. Regardless of how long ago He heard your voice or had a conversation with you, He will never forget who you are neither will he forget who your children are. What is more amazing is that He adopted us as sons and daughters and gave us His name.
Everyone who is called by My name, And whom I have created for My glory, Whom I have formed, even whom I have made (Isaiah 43:7).
Let me leave you with Israel Houghton’s song, I am not forgotten, He knows my name.
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In His Service,
Vilma