Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Is Jesus Calling Your Name?

In our Bible Study we are learning from the 6th chapter of Luke.  In verses 12-13 we find Jesus calling and naming His disciples/apostles by name. He knew that Peter would deny Him and that Judas would betray Him. He knew Nathaniel would be skeptical.
 
 He called Zacchaeus down from the tree, He called Martha away from her distractions. He called Matthew away from the tax collectors and He called Lazarus out of the grave.
 
Is Jesus calling your name? Is He prompting you to do something?  Is He calling you away from distractions or things that may hinder your relationship with Him. Is He drawing you  to Himself for emotional and spiritual rest, or is He  calling you out of complacency. He may even be giving encouragement for something we are about to go through. No matter what the scenario is we can take comfort knowing that Jesus knows our name and we belong to Him!
 
 
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;     I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;     and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,     and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God,     the Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:1-3:
 
 
 
*Isaiah 43:1But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob,  And He who formed you, O Israel:“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. (emphasis mine.
 

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