When God Calls (Jeremiah 1:4-10) (NIV)
“The word of the Lord came to me, saying, Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, Before you were born, I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you.” declares the Lord . (Please read the rest of the commission in your Bible) When the prophet Jeremiah was called by God for his life’s mission, it was serious business. God made sure that he would listen only to Him. People could have given him an opinion of what they thought of him but the message that Jeremiah was to give stood out. When Jeremiah was led by God. He used the excuse of being too young but that did not impress God ...