Named and Titled

I have called you by your name, giving you a title, though you knew me not.  Isaiah 45:4

I had an amazing mom!  However, she did sometimes call my brothers and I by the wrong  name; which was highly curious since I look nothing like a Jim or a Joe. This little habit was something I said I’d never do as a mom.  Unfortunately, I did it too, more times than I could count.  Thank goodness we are loved by a Father who created us and calls us by name; the right name.

There is power in our name and we take pride in our titles; they’re a big part of our earthly identity.  If I speak to my class and say “hey you” the response is very different than if I call a student by name.  The Father doesn’t just know our name, he knows us; every gift, talent, struggle, sin and quirk.  The title he has given us declares boldly and mightily his love for us; our title is; HIS beloved child.  We don’t have to take a test, write an essay or prove anything to claim the title. We simply have to recognize that we are his beloved and spend each day getting to know him more deeply and love him more adoringly.

Our Father is so amazing we should set aside some time each day to discover something new about the One who created us, inspires us and calls us by name.  The Father doesn’t call us by name because we’re famous or popular, he is personally inviting us to go forth and share his good news and demonstrate his love and mercy to others.

A Seed To Plant:  Thank the Lord for loving you enough to know you by your name.  Lord, help me remember how precious I am to you and grant me the grace to proclaim your name to those around me.  For bonus points; say hello to ten people today and use their name.

Blessings on your day!