How do we know that we are part of God's little flock?

Being a part of God’s little flock is marked by faith in Christ and the transformative grace He offers. John 10:14-16 speaks of Jesus as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep, and they follow Him. This intimate knowledge and the relational aspect with Christ are evidential. Moreover, the works of the Spirit in our hearts—our longing for Christ, turning from sin, and a desire to do good—also illustrate that we belong to this flock. In Ephesians 1:4-5, we see that being part of this elected group is ultimately grounded in God's predestining love, where He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world.