Your Calling

Jeremiah 1
4 The 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 "Ah, Sovereign LORD," I said, "I do not know how to speak; I am only a child." 7 But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am only a child.' You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the LORD. 9 Then the LORD reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, "Now, I have put my words in your mouth. 10 See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant."

I believe we are all "called". God has a personal plan and purpose for everyone. We are uniquely formed by Him. The question is whether or not we walk in that calling. There is opposition to fulfilling that calling from within (fear, doubts, self-centeredness, etc.), and from without (distractions, peer-pressure, opposition, etc.). These factors can cause us to "miss" His call -- but it is never too late to get back on track.

This passage illustrates how God communicated this to the prophet Jeremiah. Study the passage carefully and see how God brought assurance and ability to do what He called him to do.

Have you heard His voice? Have you "received a call"? How? What was it like? Was your conversation with God anything like Jeremiah's? Did your calling have to do with what you do or who you are (or both)? I'll be sharing from this passage on July 22-23. Your thoughts are welcome!



Here is a photo I took July 3 from Snoqualmie Mountain. That is Snow Lake in the middle.