Jeremiah 1 - 5.15.23
Scripture
Jeremiah 1:7-8 NLT
“The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!”
Observation
God speaks to Jeremiah and anoints Jeremiah as His prophet. God tells Jeremiah that He will use him to speak to kingdoms and nations on His behalf. Jeremiah feels that he is too young, and unqualified for this task. But God encourages Jeremiah that He is with him wherever he goes. He will protect him, and He will give Jeremiah the words to speak to the kingdoms and nations.
Application
God doesn’t call the qualified, but He qualifies the called.
You ever notice that God operates in unconventional ways? I mean he uses a stuttering man who hates public speaking, like Moses, to lead the nation of Israel out of captivity from the Egyptians. God uses a small shepherd boy like David to defeat a nearly 10 foot tall warrior like Goliath. Or God uses someone like Paul, a man who once sought out to persecute Christians, and even killed them, to be one of His main apostles to help build His church that we know today. The reason I believe God uses people like this is to display just how mighty and powerful He is. Because there is NO WAY, and I mean NO WAY, that these people could ever do these things on their own! But only through the power of His Holy Spirit, and His unfailing grace can we accomplish all these things and more.
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”-Ephesians 3:20
So what is God calling me to do? What possible excuse can I have for Him? Am I willing to say “yes” to God’s calling and see the awesome things He can do? Because at the end of the day, I know God cares more for my availability, than my ability. Am I open to be available to whatever He calls me to do?
Let me share with you all a quote I read today that goes perfectly with this journal:
“God does not begin by asking us about our ability, but only about our availability, and if we then prove our dependability, He will increase our capability.” -Neal A. Maxwell
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for choosing to partner with someone like me, to help accomplish Your mission. I know I’m not much, but with Your Holy Spirit working through me, I know You can accomplish great things. May You give me the strength and courage to be bold, and open to whatever You may call me to do. May it further Your Kingdom, and bring glory and honor to Your name. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. 🙏🏽
-Moses Gaddi