4The Lord gave me this message: 5“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” 6“O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” 7The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. 8And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” 9Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth! 10Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.”
These words from the Prophet Jeremiah, Chapter 1 (NLT) speak volumes to us all today living on the other side of the cross. The Word does indeed abide within us in the form of the Holy Spirit and we ALL do indeed have a calling in this life – some to create and some to tear down. These are powerful words that serve as an equally powerful reminder that each and every one of us – believer and non-believer alike – will be used by God for His plan and His purpose. The believer has the distinct advantage, however, of exploring his or her calling WITH our Lord as we live in relationship with Him. That is amazing and wonderful and powerful and I pray that each and every one of you is exploring your specific calling with your creator. You may indeed be surprised at what He has in store for YOU!
These words from the Prophet Jeremiah, Chapter 1 (NLT) speak volumes to us all today living on the other side of the cross. The Word does indeed abide within us in the form of the Holy Spirit and we ALL do indeed have a calling in this life – some to create and some to tear down. These are powerful words that serve as an equally powerful reminder that each and every one of us – believer and non-believer alike – will be used by God for His plan and His purpose. The believer has the distinct advantage, however, of exploring his or her calling WITH our Lord as we live in relationship with Him. That is amazing and wonderful and powerful and I pray that each and every one of you is exploring your specific calling with your creator. You may indeed be surprised at what He has in store for YOU!
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