Young Jeremiah may have had typical youthful plans for his life. Perhaps he intended to be a great warrior in the king’s army. Maybe he thought he would live a tranquil, obscure life. Perhaps he intended to follow his father into a quiet, priestly service at the temple.
Then Jeremiah received a word from God. That one divine conversation changed everything! That is how God’s word functions. He need only speak for a moment, but his words will leave an eternal mark upon us. Half a century later, the aged prophet would look back in this youthful encounter with God and understand the profound impact that conversation exerted upon him.
Jeremiah experienced the truth that before God assigns you; He calls you. And one word from God changes everything!
Are you afraid to enter into such a conversation with your Creator? Are you anxious about what He might say?