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The Names That God Calls Me: Podcast-Days 23-25 Recap

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What if God doesn't just love you, but he actually delights in you and can't wait to talk to you?

This episode is a recap of days 23-25 from John Fowler's 31-day Bible study series, "The Names That God Calls Me." Fowler, a pastor at The Pulse Church in Gasaway, West Virginia, delivers a passionate devotional exploring three specific affirmations of Christian identity. He frames the entire discussion around a personal, relational God who actively delights in individuals. Day 23's theme is "I am rejoiced over," anchored in Zephaniah 3:17, which describes God singing and rejoicing over His people. Fowler emphasizes that God's joy is intentional and expressive, not distant or obligatory. He cites Luke 15:10, stating angels in heaven rejoice when one person repents and turns toward God. Fowler argues that overcoming a temptation or addiction triggers celebration in the spiritual realm. He asserts every person has guardian angels working on their side and a unique calling to advance God's kingdom. Day 24 examines the name "I am covered by grace," with Fowler repeating that grace does not wait for a person to "get it right." He references Psalm 23, stating "goodness and mercy" follow believers because they are important. Fowler explains Romans 5:20, where grace is shown to "abound all the more" where sin increases, meaning it overrides sin but is not a license for it. He highlights 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God states, "My grace is sufficient for thee," framing human weakness as a doorway for divine strength. A key insight is that God meets people in their weakness, not in perfection, and grace sustains what human effort cannot. Day 25's declaration is "I am a light," based on Matthew 5:14-16, where believers are called the "light of the world." Fowler clarifies that darkness does not overcome light but instead reveals it, using the analogy of a cell phone light piercing a dark room. He states a believer's identity has fundamentally changed because Christ's light is inside them, referencing Ephesians 5:8. Fowler teaches that light grows brighter when a person walks in truth and that daily choices reflect this eternal light. He challenges listeners to intentionally shine God's light through one act of kindness, courage, or truth. A surprising claim is that an individual's life matters more to heaven than they realize, with angelic rejoicing tied to personal repentance and victory. Fowler memorably instructs listeners to look behind them, imagining the "goodness and mercy" of Psalm 23 following them like a shadow. He strongly asserts that people send themselves to hell, countering the notion that a loving God would do so. The idea that a person's presence carries inherent influence to change their environment's dynamics is presented as a core truth. The tone is intensely pastoral, encouraging, and evangelical, delivered with conversational fervor and repetitive phrasing for emphasis. The style is a motivational sermon recap, blending scriptural exposition with direct challenges and personal promises to the listener. Christians seeking daily devotional encouragement or affirmation of their spiritual identity from a charismatic Pentecostal perspective would deeply appreciate this episode. Listeners uncomfortable with evangelical terminology, direct salvation appeals, or a style that blends scripture with personal exhortation might want to skip it.

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Warm, scripture-forward encouragement about grace, nearness, and a concrete next step.

This episode review keeps its focus on three plain claims: God rejoices over believers, grace covers weakness, and believers are called to be a light. It stays close to scripture, and that keeps the tone steady.

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