I began reading in Jeremiah again this morning. I was reminded of the process God used in the life of Jeremiah. In chapter 1:5 we find out that it was before he was even conceived in his mother's womb. God told Jeremiah that before He formed Jeremiah in his mother's womb, God knew him and set him apart to be a prophet to the nations. This choice had absolutely nothing to do with a choice by Jeremiah. In fact, as we read further, we find Jeremiah giving excuses why he is not the one God should use.
Surely we have never been in those shoes. I am convinced the call of God on our lives to be involved missionally came at the same time it came for Jeremiah. It was before we were formed in our mother's womb. Perhaps we have wrestled with the official calling as well. But take note, the setting apart by God was done before we ever made a choice of anything in life. Wow!
The Apostle Paul said it this way in Eph. 2:10, "We are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good works which He before ordained that we should walk in them." That is a verse I cannot get away from. God had things for me to do before I ever made my first choice in life. The same is true for you. Your calling may not be the same as mine, but you have a calling just the same.
Don't waste your life. Find out what God's choice is for you and run after it with all your heart. The adventure will be wonderful. You will not regret it.
Having said that, I remind us that Jeremiah did not have a pleasant 40+ years as a prophet to the nations. Still, it was his calling. The thing that brings joy to our hearts is knowing that we were in the place God wanted us to be, doing the things God wanted us to do. Then one day we will hear Him say, "Well done thou good and faithful servant..."
Have a great day!
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