This powerful Christian song, “He Knows My Name,” wasn’t born overnight. Its roots trace back to 1996, when it was originally crafted to complement a sermon of the same title delivered by Pastor Mark Pickerill. Little did I know then the incredible journey God had planned for this song, transforming it into a vessel to reveal the profound love of the Father and offer His healing touch to countless hearts. It’s truly humbling to witness how God uses our creations as instruments of His grace.
At the core of Christian faith lies a beautiful truth: the God of the Bible isn’t a distant, impersonal force. He is a personal God, intimately acquainted with each of us, desiring to be known and to make Himself known in return. Deep within our beings, we share a universal longing – to be truly known and unconditionally loved. This very longing is met and fulfilled through Jesus Christ. He is the divine bridge, the pathway God Himself provided for us to step into a personal, transformative relationship with Him. Through faith in Jesus, we can experience the profound reality that He knows my name, and yours.
This song, and the accompanying video, are a prayer in melody and visuals. It’s my heartfelt hope that “He Knows My Name” will resonate deeply with listeners, touching them at their innermost level. May it serve as a potent reminder to each soul that they are never forgotten, unwanted, or unloved. Regardless of past rejections or personal failings, God’s love remains constant and unwavering.
The impact of this message is amplified by the contributions of many. A sincere thank you extends to everyone who generously shared videos from various corners of the world, lending their voices and faces to this message of hope.
The Bible itself echoes this comforting truth throughout its pages:
1 John 3:1a beautifully proclaims, “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”
John 10:3b reassures us, “He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out.”
Isaiah 43:1b declares with strength, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.”
Jeremiah 1:5a reveals God’s eternal knowledge of us, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.”
Psalm 139:17 marvels at God’s intimate thoughts towards us, “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!”
Psalm 56:8 speaks to God’s attentiveness to our pain, “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”
Exodus 33:17 highlights God’s personal favor and knowledge, “The Lord replied to Moses, ‘I will indeed do what you have asked, for I look favorably on you, and I know you by name.’”
Gratitude is due to the incredible individuals and organizations whose support and assistance were invaluable:
- Glory Reborn in Cebu, Philippines (https://www.gloryreborn.org)
- Breakthrough Christian Academy in Manila, Philippines
- Christian Assembly Church in Los Angeles, CA
- Lighthouse Church in Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Randy Alward & Maranatha! Music for the generous permission to record and utilize this master track.
- Ed Cash, whose masterful production breathed new life into this song!
The audio production, recording engineering, mixing, and mastering were expertly handled by Ed Cash. The compelling video was brought to life by video editors Bryan Taylor, Joshua Kim, and Carlos Gallardo-Candia.
