You know my name...

Isaiah 43:1

But now, this is what the Lord says, He who is your Creator, Jacob, And He who formed you, Israel:

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;

I have called you by name; you are Mine!

Last week God called us to Arise and Shine with His Light in us, this week's message links so beautifully with that message.  God reminds us that He has called us by name.  He is our creator, He formed us.  He tells us not to fear for He has redeemed us AND He has called us by name.  Its not just a general calling, not just a blanket statement of  'everybody' is called thus implying that I am just one of the called masses.  This statement is a specific and very personal one.  He called you and I "BY NAME".  He knows my name, He knows your name.  Before we were born he knew your name, and He had a purpose and a calling in mind when He created me and you for such a time as this.  

What does this calling of God mean?

• Firstly I think it is a call to a life of personal relationship with Him.  It is a personal calling therefore He uses our personal names.  It is a call unto Him firstly.
• Secondly it is a call to a God-given purpose that He has ordained, prepared and equipped us for before we were even formed in our mother's womb.  

Point to ponder

• Lets take time to ponder the state of our personal relationships with God this week.  How do I respond to Him calling me 'BY NAME' ?  Re-write that verse with your own personal name in the sentence.  
• Secondly let us take some time to ponder His purposeful calling of my name for this year.  What are the specific purposes that He is calling me to for this season?

You know my name - Tasha Cobbs