OCT 31

Jeremiah 1:1-10
Memorise Jeremiah 1:7
“Say not, I am a child…”

There have been not a few prophets whom God called at an early age to do a prophet’s work. One of them was young Samuel, the first prophet of Israel who God called to bring a message to Eli. Though yet a child, God wanted him to tell Eli that God was going to make an end of his house. Bravely, young Samuel was able to perform the task that God had given him.

As we read yesterday, young Jeremiah was also called to be a prophet to the nations. His objection that he was young was not accepted by the Lord. Jeremiah’s youth was not an obstacle in doing what God commanded. Thus, though you are young and well aware of your own weaknesses and inadequacies, such limitations should not hinder you from doing God’s will and work. God was angry with Moses even for his modest excuses (Exodus 4:14). When God sends, God will enable. God can make children prophets, and ordain strength out of the mouth of babes and sucklings.

Dear teen, when you compare the work of witnessing for the Lord to the work of the young prophets of old, yours is a simple responsibility. The prophets like Samuel and Jeremiah had to go before the authorities and even kings to speak strong words of condemnation. Their lives would be on the line. Jeremiah was imprisoned by the king who was angry with him. Go then in the confidence that the Lord will be with you.

The world needs to hear the gospel. We have the gospel. We are commanded under the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 to proclaim this good news to those around us. It is not laborious. It is a glorious opportunity and a privilege. Dear teen, do not consider yourself worthless or useless. No matter how weak or slow of speech/inadequate you may think yourself to be, God can use you for His glory.

Thought: God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise.
Prayer: Our gracious heavenly Father, let me bring the gospel to those outside Your Kingdom faithfully, urgently and happily.