Back several months ago, my husband preached a message on Jeremiah. I have not been able to get Jeremiah off my mind. While reading the first chapter, there were a few thoughts that amazed me about Jeremiah\u2019s obedience.<\/p>\n
Jer. 1:7 \u201cBut the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n How old was Jeremiah? I am not sure, but he thought of himself too young and unworthy of this call from God. Nevertheless, he obeyed. Even though he was somewhat reluctant because of his youth, he obeyed and that is what matters most. This shows us that God can use people of any age. We just have to be obedient to God\u2019s commands like Jeremiah.<\/p>\n Jer. 1:8 \u201cBe not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n In our years of service, my husband and I both have been afraid of the faces of the receivers of God\u2019s message. Many faces have been daunting at times. As one reads Jeremiah, there is no doubt that the Israelites had scarry faces countless times towards Jeremiah. However, God promised Jeremiah protection and he gives us protection from the scarry faces as well. We just have to be obedient and get God\u2019s Word out to lost and dying souls and not worry about their scarry faces or nasty words.<\/p>\n Jer. 1:10 \u201cSee, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Note: When I read this verse, I marked beside it in my Bible. \u201cIt says nothing about harvesting.\u201d So, I believe from this first command of God is where Jeremiah knew he would not see much fruit for his labours. Jeremiah knew he was going in with God\u2019s Word to rip up and destroy hardened, stubborn, and sinful hearts. Even if this was the only thing Jeremiah knew he would be doing \u2013 Jeremiah was still obedient to preach God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n Question: Why is Jeremiah\u2019s obedience so noteworthy? It would have been easy to go to an established church (or city for Jeremiah) with hundreds or thousands of people, already serving the Lord. Not much obedience is required in a situation like that but to go preach where no one wants you \u2013 now that is another story and that is the story of Jeremiah. His obedience to do what no one else would want to do is a great encouragement to us all.<\/p>\n Jer. 1:14 \u201cThen the Lord said unto me, Out of the north an evil shall break forth upon all<\/u><\/strong> the inhabitants of the land.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Jer. 1:16 \u201cAnd I will utter my judgments against them touching all<\/u><\/strong> their wickedness, who have forsaken me\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Notice the \u201call?\u201d When God says \u201call\u201d or \u201ceveryone,\u201d he means all and everyone. No one is left out. Jeremiah did not preach a joyful and happy message but one of doom and gloom, but he was obedient in delivering that dismal message. We need to be obedient and at times we just may have to say to someone, \u201cIf you do not get saved, you are going to hell.\u201d Yes, that is dismal, but that may be what it takes to wake up some people.<\/p>\n Jer. 1:19 \u201cAnd they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the Lord, to deliver thee.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Jeremiah also knew ahead of time; he would suffer physical persecution. But our wonderful Lord gave him comfort and said, \u201cI am with thee\u201d <\/em>and \u201cto deliver thee<\/em>.\u201d Knowing he would suffer persecution; Jeremiah still obeyed and went to preach God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n There is so much to learn about Jeremiah, but I will stop here with a simple thought, \u201cHow obedient are you to God\u2019s Word? You know what you should be doing. 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Jeremiah had the Lord\u2019s promise of protection.<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Jeremiah was given a job to do. Many messages have been preached to Christians that sometimes we are in a time of preparing the field or soil for a harvest. That sometimes the Word is ripping up the rough soil (the hard hearts) and making ready the ground for planting God\u2019s Word. This was the job given to Jeremiah and he obeyed.<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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The message Jeremiah had to deliver was not good. It was bad news no matter how one may sugar coat it.<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Jeremiah also knew the people would be mean, hateful, and fight him for the message he would bring. But he still obeyed.<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n