By Name

“The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out”. 

I was struck by this verse today.  It is not as if Jesus just says, “church” or “elect” and all those that are His come running.  No, he says, “Mike” and I come running. 

For someone that is a pastor and I still struggle to remember all the names of the people that attend our church, I’m humbled and impressed.  Jesus calls me by name and leads me out. 

We have a Good Shepherd.