FEBRUARY 2, John 10:3-4

You could imagine that “Flopsy” could be the name of a cute puppy with big ears. Or maybe “Ginger” the name for a cat that gingerly (carefully) climbs up the ledge of a room. You probably have names for your pets or even toys, too.

Today’s verse tells us that if we are the sheep of Jesus, He will know us and call us by our name! How wonderful is that – for Jesus to know our names!

Do you think your school principal would know your name? Not likely, unless you are a prominent student or a very naughty child! Or would the Prime Minister of Singapore know your name? Not likely. He would be so busy taking care of major things he would not have the time or interest to know who we are, much less our names.

But the Lord Jesus knows us by our name. What does this teach us? Our Heavenly Father cares for us so much He wants to know us by our name!

And when He calls, you must respond! Jesus does not call us in the way mummy or daddy does – calling out loud so we may hear. He calls us by what He wrote in the Holy Bible. He calls us by the working of the Holy Spirit in us – that guides us in the right way, and that rebukes us when we do wrong.

Are you one of the sheep of the Shepherd? If you believe in Jesus, you will always know and hear His voice – which means you would continue to read the Bible and pray. This means you will want to obey Him and His commandments. We may fail at times, but we will always want to seek His forgiveness and try again.

Thought: It is so wonderful that Jesus knows us by name!

Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, thank You so much that Jesus knows my name and loves me! Teach me O Lord to always obey You and Your Holy Word. Help me to be faithful in my Quiet Time and be diligent in studying the Bible. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.