Building Godly Character - January 27, 2010

So many people go through life wandering what greater purpose their life serves. Teens often ask questions about life as they move toward adulthood. These answers are never easy, but in God we find our greatest purposes. The call of the prophet Jeremiah illustrates God’s plan for us as believers.

Jeremiah 1:4-9 “The Lord gave me this message: ⁵ “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.” ⁶ “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” ⁷ The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. ⁸ And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” ⁹ Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth!”

Several important points can be seen in this passage of scripture. First, we have to understand that knows us. He knows all about us and He desires to have a personal relationship with us. God told Jeremiah that He knew him before he was born. God knew you as well. He knew what you would look like and your personality.

Second, God tells Jeremiah not to say he is too young. The same is true for you. Age has no bearing on what we can accomplish for God. Some of the greatest acts for God have been accomplished by those who might be looked at as too young. Don’t let anyone tell you, you are too young.

Last, when God calls you He will equip you. God did not call Jeremiah than leave him to fin for himself. God gave Jeremiah the words to say and the places to go. God will call you to do great things for him. In this age He calls us to reach the lost, to be a witness, to be faithful to Him, to give with all our strength to things like speed The Light.

You can change their world. God will equip you. God will give you vision and creativity. Like Jeremiah you must be willing to accept the call that God places on your life. Always remember the declaration that God made to Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 29:11 “¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

God’s plan for your life is awesome. Trust in him to direct your life.

Calvary Christian Center, Assemblies of God, Louisville, KY