Introduction

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today we're going to take a deep dive into the book of Jeremiah, specifically chapter 1, where we learn about God's call to Jeremiah. This passage isn't just about Jeremiah, though. It's about all of us, how God has a purpose for each one of us, and how we can live out that purpose in our daily lives.

In the words of Christian author, A.W. Tozer, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which He must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves." And that's what we'll be exploring today—how we can relax into God's purpose for our lives, knowing that He is always at work, even when we can't see it.

Let's read Jeremiah 1 together now:

God's Call to Jeremiah

The call of God to Jeremiah reveals that God doesn't just know us, but He knows us intimately, even before we were formed in the womb. This is a truth that speaks to the depth of God's love and knowledge of us. He doesn't just know our names or our faces, but He knows our hearts, our dreams, our fears, and our potential. He knows us better than we know ourselves. And because He knows us so well, He is able to call us to a purpose that is uniquely suited to us.

A prophet to the nations: This was no small task. It required courage, faith, and a willingness to speak truth to power. But God didn't just call Jeremiah and leave him to figure it out on his own. He equipped him for the task, promising to be with him and to rescue him. This is another important aspect of God's call. He doesn't just call us to a task, but He equips us for it. He gives us the tools, the resources, and the strength we need to fulfill our purpose.

Jeremiah was hesitant: He felt too young and inexperienced to take on such a monumental task. This is a feeling many of us can relate to. When we feel God's call in our lives, it can be overwhelming. We might feel inadequate or unprepared. But God's response to Jeremiah's hesitation is a reminder for us all. He told Jeremiah not to say he was too young, not to focus on his own limitations, but to trust in God's power and provision.

God's purpose for our lives often involves serving others: Jeremiah was called to be a prophet to the nations, to deliver God's message to the people. This wasn't a task for his own benefit, but for the benefit of others. This is a common theme in God's call to each of us. He calls us to use our gifts, our talents, and our resources to serve others and to advance His kingdom.

Not always easy: Jeremiah faced opposition, rejection, and even persecution. But through it all, God was with him, just as He promised. And this is another important aspect of God's call. He doesn't promise that it will be easy, but He promises to be with us through it all. He promises to give us the strength, the courage, and the resilience we need to overcome the challenges we face.

God's Purpose for Our Lives

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