The Call of Jeremiah

Introduction

Welcome to “The Edge Worship Centre” Bible Scripture Reading. The doors of TEWC are open to all spreading God’s Living Word beyond the Church doors.

God’s Living Word – Jeremiah 1:5-10, NLT

The Call of Jeremiah

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!”

⁷ The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell    you. ⁸ And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” ⁹ Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said,

“Look, I have put my words in your mouth!
¹⁰ Today 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.”

Food for Thought – Courage

Jeremiah was a leader with unbelievable courage. This passage tells us why? He was a man with a sense of destiny, an unshakable conviction that he was God’s man for this time. A leader who walks with God is a leader who faces opposition with courage. (Notes from The Leadership Bible, NIV © 1998)

Thought for today

Like Jeremiah the prophet, God has a plan for all in His Kingdom. As we mature in faith, we trust God; follow His Word and witness the beauty of life unfold as He moves. Scripture says, “²⁹ for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.” Romans 11:29

May the reading of God’s Living Word touch your heart in the name of Jesus Christ.

Amen