Jeremiah 1-3, Psalm 122
Jeremiah 1:4-5 (NLT)
“The Lord gave me this message: ‘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.’”
In Jeremiah 1:4–5, the Lord told Jeremiah that his calling to be a prophet began before he was born. One Bible commentary I read said that Father-God wanted Jeremiah to know that he existed in the mind and plan of the Lord before birth. The Lord also told Jeremiah that he was set apart from other people to be a prophet to the nations.
I love these verses from Jeremiah because they remind believers that the Lord has an intentional design for our lives. Father-God has knowledge of and a plan for each believer that existed before they were formed in their mother’s womb. These verses also tell me that the Lord has a deep and personal knowledge of believers and that He sets each person apart for a holy purpose.
If the Lord knew us before we were born, then we can have confidence in His plans and direction for our lives. Father-God has equipped us through our design for the tasks He has appointed for us. Once we know our calling in life, we can have faith that we have all we need to fulfill the Lord’s plan for our lives. We can stand firm in our calling, knowing the Lord is with us.
I think about these verses as I continue to explore the calling on my life. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I finally have the confidence to pursue that calling seriously. I am curious to see what will happen if I take the natural skills the Lord has given me and use them in a purposeful and professional way. I look forward to discovering what happens when I fully align my life with the plans the Lord has for me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who created each of us for a holy purpose—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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