Today’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Jeremiah 1
NT: 1 Corinthians 2
W&W: Psalm 89.30-45
Today’s Reflection:
As I reflect on” today’s Old Testament reading, I rejoice that this is God’s Word to me.
“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.”
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, I do not know how to speak. I am only a child.”
“Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them for I am with you and will rescue you.” Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “Now I have put my words in your mouth. See today I put you over nations and kingdoms…”
“Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand… I am with you and will rescue you.”
(Jeremiah 1.4-10, 17-19, emphasis added)
What encouraging words for a preacher! But, this is God’s Word for you, too! Just this morning, I was speaking with our postman here at the church, and he was telling me about a book he wants me to read. He said, “It is a convicting book about witnessing to those who don’t know Christ as their Savior. It really gets people on fire.” I liked that. I want to be on fire for God’s work. I want my church to be on fire for God.
As I said, Jeremiah’s prophecy is for you, too. Rejoice that God has set you apart as a witness for his Kingdom. Let him touch your mouth and give you words. Don’t be afraid!
This Week’s Scripture to Memorize:
Matthew 7.7-8: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks find; and to him who knocks the door will be opened.
OT: Jeremiah 1
NT: 1 Corinthians 2
W&W: Psalm 89.30-45
Today’s Reflection:
As I reflect on” today’s Old Testament reading, I rejoice that this is God’s Word to me.
“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.”
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, I do not know how to speak. I am only a child.”
“Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them for I am with you and will rescue you.” Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “Now I have put my words in your mouth. See today I put you over nations and kingdoms…”
“Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand… I am with you and will rescue you.”
(Jeremiah 1.4-10, 17-19, emphasis added)
What encouraging words for a preacher! But, this is God’s Word for you, too! Just this morning, I was speaking with our postman here at the church, and he was telling me about a book he wants me to read. He said, “It is a convicting book about witnessing to those who don’t know Christ as their Savior. It really gets people on fire.” I liked that. I want to be on fire for God’s work. I want my church to be on fire for God.
As I said, Jeremiah’s prophecy is for you, too. Rejoice that God has set you apart as a witness for his Kingdom. Let him touch your mouth and give you words. Don’t be afraid!
This Week’s Scripture to Memorize:
Matthew 7.7-8: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks find; and to him who knocks the door will be opened.
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