Jeremiah 1:4-9, 17-19

1. The Task is Too Demanding

The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “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.”

2. My Talent is Inadequate

“Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”

"Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and told me: I have now filled your mouth with My words"

Always let your inadequacy make you dependent on God's all-sufficiency!

3. It’s Not a Good Time

"Then the LORD said to me: Do not say, ‘I am only a youth,' for you will go to everyone I send you to and speak whatever I tell you. Do not be afraid of anyone, for I will be with you to deliver you. This is the LORD's declaration"

“The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

"Do not be afraid of anyone, for I will be with you to deliver you. This is the LORD's declaration"

4. Surely Someone Else Will Go

God said, "Now, get ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you…"

“…Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them.”