Known By Name

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John's Gospel is often called the Gospel of love. John describes himself as "the disciple whom Jesus loved" not in arrogance, but in personal awareness of Christ's love for him. It's also the only Gospel account of the feeding of the 5,000 that mentions the boy who brought the five loaves and two fish. The other Gospels simply say the food was brought, but John names the boy.

This detail is important. It shows that God's love is not just a broad, general love for "everyone" it is personal and specific. He knows you by name. Just as John noticed and recorded the presence of that boy, God notices and values you. His love is not a distant, blanket affection; it's a close, intentional love for you.

When you feel overlooked or forgotten, remember this: you are not anonymous to God. In a world of billions, He sees you individually. Your struggles matter to Him, your dreams matter to Him, and your story matters to Him. You are not just part of the crowd, you are known, seen, and deeply loved by name.

🔑🔑🔑 Key takeaways:

• God's love is personal and specific, not general

• You are known by name, not anonymous to God

• Your individual story and struggles matter to Him

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