September 22, 2011
Before you were born, I knew you. I set you apart. I appointed you.
Before you were born, I knew you. I set you apart. I appointed you.
God calls Jeremiah to do His work. Jeremiah feels very unworthy. God says look Jeremiah, I need your availability not your abilities. I know you. I will give you everything you need. "Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the LORD. Fear not Jeremiah.
Isaiah 41:10 - "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."I (God) will give you the words to say. "You will pull up and tear down, destroy and overthrow, build up and plant." God keeps our lives balanced. He didn't ask Jeremiah to just tear down, pull up, destroy, and overthrow. He also asked him to build up, and plant. Don't be afraid of the people, or I will give you good reason to be afraid of them. You will be able to stand. They will fight against you, but they will not defeat you, because I am with you to protect you," says the LORD.
"Says the LORD." What a comforting statement. God's promises to Jeremiah are the same as His promises to us. He knows us. He is with us. He gives us everything we need. He will rescue us. He will protect us. He will give us the strength to continue to stand and withstand "the storm." He gives us opportunities to build up and plant. Thank-you, LORD.
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