You Are Known by Name
"The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out." – John 10:3
There’s a big difference between being in the crowd and being known. You can sit in a room full of people and still feel invisible. You can show up, play your part, smile when expected, and still wonder if anyone really sees you. But Jesus does.
Jesus isn’t building a fanbase. He’s not collecting numbers or looking to go viral. He is a Shepherd. And a Shepherd doesn’t lead sheep in bulk. He calls them by name. That’s the kind of intimacy He offers you. Not just general care, but personal connection. He knows every detail, every wound, every joy. You're not one of many. You're one of His.
In a noisy world full of competing voices, it can be hard to tune into His. Culture tells you who to be. Your past screams what you’re not. Fear whispers that you’ll never measure up. But in the middle of all that, the Shepherd is speaking. Not generically. To you. By name. The closer you walk with Him, the more clearly you will begin to recognize His voice cutting through the noise.
Being known by name means He sees your heart, not just your habits. It means He’s not waiting for you to impress Him. He already loves you. He’s not surprised by your struggle. He’s not disinterested in your story. He’s invested. He’s present. And He’s calling.
The question is not whether Jesus is speaking. The question is whether you are close enough to hear Him. Are you listening for His voice or just the shouts of the world around you? He is not trying to blend in. He is trying to lead you out.
You are not forgotten. You are not overlooked. You are known, and you are called by name.
There’s a big difference between being in the crowd and being known. You can sit in a room full of people and still feel invisible. You can show up, play your part, smile when expected, and still wonder if anyone really sees you. But Jesus does.
Jesus isn’t building a fanbase. He’s not collecting numbers or looking to go viral. He is a Shepherd. And a Shepherd doesn’t lead sheep in bulk. He calls them by name. That’s the kind of intimacy He offers you. Not just general care, but personal connection. He knows every detail, every wound, every joy. You're not one of many. You're one of His.
In a noisy world full of competing voices, it can be hard to tune into His. Culture tells you who to be. Your past screams what you’re not. Fear whispers that you’ll never measure up. But in the middle of all that, the Shepherd is speaking. Not generically. To you. By name. The closer you walk with Him, the more clearly you will begin to recognize His voice cutting through the noise.
Being known by name means He sees your heart, not just your habits. It means He’s not waiting for you to impress Him. He already loves you. He’s not surprised by your struggle. He’s not disinterested in your story. He’s invested. He’s present. And He’s calling.
The question is not whether Jesus is speaking. The question is whether you are close enough to hear Him. Are you listening for His voice or just the shouts of the world around you? He is not trying to blend in. He is trying to lead you out.
You are not forgotten. You are not overlooked. You are known, and you are called by name.
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Thank You So Much Pastor Pete! I really look forward to my morning and the message I receive even if I don’t get to read it until the evening!