Jeremiah 1:1-8
4 The word of the Lord came to me, saying,
5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew[a] you,
before you were born I set you apart;
I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
6 “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”
7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.
The call
Before Jeremiah was born, God had already determined that he would be a prophet. Just as God had a plan for Jeremiah's life, he also has a specific plan for every person's life. His goal is for humankind to live according to those plans, allowing him to fulfil his purposes in and through us. But just as it was with Jeremiah, living by God's plan may involve difficulty and suffering. But no matter what we encounter as we follow God, he always works for our greatest good.
Romans 8:28
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.
The Assurance
Jeremiah was a youth at the time God first revealed his plan of making the young man aware of his life's mission. He was to deliver a difficult message for God. At first, Jeremiah experienced great anxiety and fear at the overwhelming thought and responsibility of delivering God's Word to the leaders of Judah.
God responded to Jeremiah's concerns by promising to be with him and to empower him for his God-given purpose.
No matter what task God gives you in life, he promises to be with you always and help you accomplish it if you remain strong in your faith and devotion to him. We must also remember that we are never too young or too old for God to begin using us in a meaningful and powerful way.
Thanks for reading and stay blessed.
