Isaiah 43: 1 "But now, this is what the Lord says - he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name, you are mine'." This is the claim God makes over every soul.
You know how it works. Your mind is occupied. You're doing something and suddenly your attention is arrested by the mention of your name.
Your friends may tell you, "We weren't talking to you. We were just talking about you. Go on back to what you were doing."
But, God doesn't turn us away. Jesus says in John 6:37, "All that the Father gives me will come to me, and the one who comes to me I will by no means cast out." When your attention is turned or drawn to Jesus God is calling you by name.
When your attention is turned or drawn to Jesus God is making his claim upon your life. The Apostle Paul says "we are God's workmanship." God has a proprietory interest in you. God desires an exclusive between your heart and His. This is why the Old Testament law asserted God is a jealous God. God is jealous for you.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3: 16) I'd say anytime you remember that verse, pay attention: God is calling you by name!
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