Press the arrow to listen to Third Day as they tell the story behind their song “Call My Name” just before performing the song.

Scripture
I have cared for you since you were born.
Yes, I carried you before you were born.
I will be your God throughout your lifetime—
until your hair is white with age.
I made you, and I will care for you.
I will carry you along and save you. Isaiah 46:3-4

Observation
Back in 1986 in Sindelfingen, Germany a Mercedes-Benz was born. A factory worker adjusted the hood ornament, and a white gloved driver maneuvered a 300E onto a waiting transport ship bound for the USA. Twenty-two years have passed. The old Merc has a few nicks and scrapes. The antenna doesn’t work. The odometer got stuck at 139K. But the two-decade-old classic is mine, bought and paid for. In the glove box there is a number for Mercedes roadside service. I was stuck somewhere in eastern Colorado and gave them a ring. Not only did they solve my problem, but they chatted about the history of my car and sent me a birthday card for its anniversary. Somehow as I drive my old classic I feel that white-coated Mercedes technicians are in the backseat with me.

God gives to us more than a lifetime guarantee. He who has been with us in the womb, walked with us to school, and was there when we lost our job, is the same God who will walk with us when we shuffle behind our walker and close our eyes to see him at last. There is a secure feeling of being packed in bubble wrap at the thought of his consistent and persistent attentiveness to our condition. God is there and that is more than enough.

Application
The Father does more than care for me, he will carry me. He will do more than just send kind thoughts. He will become personally involved. I’m watching this at the moment as my parents have moved into a retirement community. They threw their hearts into the kingdom in their 63 years of marriage, always putting Jesus first. Never have they lacked for a home, even now. In fact, just a week after we moved them from their home into the unit, their house sold. God is faithful to bring us through until the end.

Prayer
Today, Father, help me to walk like one who is loved. Amen.