Just a Face in the Crowd?

Does Jesus even know who I am?

Have you ever wondered about that? After all, how many people have decided to follow Christ in the last 20 centuries? Millions, probably. Kind of  like when you go to work for a big company. They’re glad to have you, probably, but you don’t expect the CEO to know your name.

Of course Christ loves all people, right? Just the same, right? And if that’s the case, why would He need or want to keep them all straight? It’s enough that we know His name, but we shouldn’t expect Him to know ours, right?

Not right. Not even close. The Savior’s love and His intimate connection to His people may be mysterious, but they are not in doubt. Jesus tells us specifically and repeatedly how precious His people are to Him.

Just think: if you’re a follower of Christ, He chose you long before you chose Him. That’s what Jesus said.

You did not choose me, but I chose you... (John 15:16).

You were in the mind and heart of God long before you were born. You, specifically. Not a generic, potential group, but specific people who were known and loved before time began.