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‘The Pursuit’ Blog

Whoever Means You

“For ‘whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’” – Romans 10:13 NKJV

It doesn’t matter who you are. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done. It doesn’t matter how often you’ve fallen short or how far you feel from God. This promise in Romans 10:13 is one of the most beautiful, hope-filled truths in Scripture: whoever means you.

So often, we disqualify ourselves from God’s grace. We tell ourselves that we’ve messed up too many times or that we’re just not “good enough.” Maybe you’ve felt the sting of rejection from others or carried guilt over things you think can never be forgiven. But God’s invitation to call on His name is all-encompassing. It’s for the broken, the weary, the sinner, the saint—and everyone in between. You are not alone in this journey of faith.

The Bible overflows with examples of this truth, showing us that God’s grace is not limited by our past. There was Zacchaeus, the tax collector who cheated people but climbed a tree just to glimpse Jesus. He called out, and Jesus didn’t just save him; He had dinner at his house. There’s also the woman caught in adultery, humiliated in front of the crowd. Jesus didn’t condemn her—He forgave her and gave her a new start. And let’s not forget about Peter, who denied Jesus three times yet was still chosen to lead the early church. These stories show us that God’s grace is for everyone, no matter what we’ve done.

God doesn’t measure us by our mistakes or accomplishments. He looks at us through the lens of His unfailing love and boundless grace. And when we call on His name, He meets us right where we are—not where we think we should be. His love is not based on our performance or our past but on His character. He is always ready to forgive, heal, and restore.

What does it mean to “call on the name of the Lord”? It’s as simple as crying out to Him in faith. It’s admitting that we can’t do this life on our own, that we need His saving grace to lift us out of our brokenness and into His wholeness.

This isn’t just a one-time thing, either. Calling on His name is something we do daily—in moments of doubt, in moments of joy, in moments when we need direction or strength. And every single time, He is faithful in responding.

The promise of Romans 10:13 is clear: Whoever calls on His name will be saved. Not “might be” or “could be”—will be. This is the kind of assurance only God can give.

So, here’s my challenge for us today: Let’s stop disqualifying ourselves. Let’s stop letting the enemy whisper lies about how unworthy we are. Instead, let’s cling to the truth of God’s Word and boldly call on His name.

If you’ve been holding back, thinking God’s grace isn’t for you, today is the day to take that step. Call on Him. He’s waiting, arms wide open, ready to meet you with love, forgiveness, and salvation.

Whoever means you.

If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today. And if you’ve experienced the power of calling on His name, I’d love to hear your story. Post about it on your social feeds, and tag me. Your story could be the light someone else needs on their faith journey.