Daily Devotions

The King Who Knows My Name

“The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” John 10:3

In our busy and impersonal world, it's easy to feel like just another number, another face in the crowd. But Jesus, our King and Good Shepherd, sees beyond the surface. He doesn’t call His followers “group” or “flock”—He calls them by name.

This simple truth has deep meaning: God knows you personally. You’re not a stranger to Him. You’re not lost in the multitude. You are known, chosen, and loved.

When Jesus calls your name, it’s not a voice of obligation or pressure. It’s the voice of someone who sees the whole of you—your story, your pain, your joy—and still calls you His own. Following this King means walking in the confidence that you are fully known and fully loved.

There’s a story of a primary school teacher who made it her mission to learn every child’s name by the end of the first day of term—over 150 students. When asked why, she said: “Every child needs to know they are not invisible. If I can speak their name, I’ve already opened the door to relationship.”

In the same way, Jesus knows our names. But unlike a teacher who learns names over time, Jesus has known yours before you were born (see Jeremiah 1:5). You are not invisible to Him. And when He calls your name, He’s not just showing that He knows you—He’s inviting you to walk with Him.

Just like that teacher created belonging through names, Jesus creates identity, security, and purpose through His personal care.

Lord Jesus, thank you that I’m not just a face in the crowd to you. You know my name. You know where I’ve come from and where I’m going. Help me to hear your voice and follow you in trust, knowing you lead with love and care. Amen.