Jeremiah 1:4-5 The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew a you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
I believe that this sentiment, spoken by God to Jeremiah, is true for all of us. As He is knitting us together in our mothers’ wombs, He infuses in us traits that will help us to fulfill His plan for us. I am an encourager. My oldest sister is a problem solver. She has a gift for zeroing in on how to begin daunting tasks, how to identify and solve problems, how to get things done. She also has a fierce love for others. My middle sister’s gift lies in her ability to normalize the overwhelming. She walks boldly into situations that others can’t even wrap their heads around and says, “These are people. They need love and care. So I’m going to love and care for them. Period.”
Jeremiah 1:6 “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”
Three different people. Three different gifts. But just like Jeremiah, we’ve all struggled at times, feeling overwhelmed and out of our depth. Just like with Jeremiah, God has shown us His love and guidance in the middle of our overwhelm, has reminded us that He is with us, that He’s got us, has helped us to push through. And so it is with you.
Jeremiah 1:7 But 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.”
Lord, Thank You for the way that You uniquely knit each of us, all of Your beloved children, together in our mothers’ wombs, for infusing us even before birth, with traits that allow us to fulfill Your will for our lives. Thank You for being with us and encouraging us, even when Your kingdom work feels a bit overwhelming. Help us to shine Your light for all. Draw us closer. Amen.
Jeremiah 1:8 “Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.
Have a blessed day.