Day 3 – When You See That You’ve Been Seen
- karenjuly1965
- Jun 29
- 3 min read
Known by Name
Scripture:
"Jesus looked at him and said, 'You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas' (which, when translated, is Peter)."— John 1:42 (NIV)
There’s something sacred about being seen—not just noticed, but truly known. When Jesus looked at Simon, He didn’t just see a fisherman. He saw a man with a calling. A man who would become someone new. A man with a future far beyond what he imagined.
And Jesus spoke that identity out loud: “You are... You will be...”
When we come face-to-face with Jesus, He doesn’t just see our past or our mistakes. He sees who we are becoming. Even when we feel hidden, overlooked, or unsure, He looks at us with full understanding and unwavering love.
You are not invisible.
You are not forgotten.
You are not disqualified.
You are seen—and chosen—by the One who knows your name and speaks life into your becoming.
Reflection Questions:
Do you ever feel unseen or overlooked? How does Jesus’ gaze change that?
What name or identity might God be speaking over your life right now?
How can you respond to being seen by God in this season?
Heart Note – You Are Known
I share this because the same God who did this for me is willing and wants you to know His love is for you too!
I know what it feels like to be alone.
One day, I sat on the dock, talking to God and quietly asked Him,
“Why am I feeling so lonely?”
A few moments later, four boys came running down with big smiles on their faces. They were so excited to show me something they had rescued—a baby goose.
They placed that little goose in my hands.
It had been abandoned by its goose family, and somehow, God brought it right to me in that very moment. As I held it, I realized: God saw me. He knew what I was feeling and sent those boys, and that baby goose, to remind me
—I am known and I am loved.
That moment replaced my loneliness with the love of God.
It’s a love I’ve been growing in ever since.
I share this story because the same God who did this for me wants you to know: He sees you too.
Just like that little goose eventually found a new goose family, God has a place for you too—a family of love, peace, and belonging in Him.
How much more valuable are you than a goose? (Luke 12:24)
You are not forgotten.
You are known.
And because you are known—you are deeply loved.
Love in Christ Jesus,
Karen
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for seeing me. When I feel small, remind me I am known. When I doubt my purpose, remind me You’ve called me by name. Speak into the places in me that feel hidden or forgotten. I receive what You see, and I choose to follow where You lead.
In Your name, Amen.
Invitation:
Jesus wants to walk with you. If you're ready, tell God you believe Jesus is the Son of God, who died, was buried, and rose again so you can live.
Don't quit! God has good things ahead. Choose surrender. Choose trust. Choose to stay focused on Jesus to trust, follow and obey.
Come back tomorrow:
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