God calls a prophet

Jeremiah 1:1-9 (New International Version)

1The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. 2The word of the Lord came to him in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah, 3and through the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, down to the fifth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah son of Josiah king of Judah, when the people of Jerusalem went into exile.

4The word of the Lord came to me, saying,

5“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.”

6“Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”

7But 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. 8Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.

9Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. 

What is your reaction to the possibility of God using your life?

Often people struggle with new challenges because they lack self-confidence, feeling that they have inadequate ability, training or experience. Jeremiah thought he was "too young" and inexperienced to be God's spokeman to the world. But God promised to be with him. But God promised to be with him. We should not allow feelings of inadequate to keep us from obeying God's call. He will always be with us. When you find yourself avoiding something you know you should do, be careful not use your lack of self confidence as an excuse. If God gives you a job to do, He will provide all you need to do it.