Jeremiah 1:4-10 “Called by God”

Jeremiah 1:4-10 “Called by God”

As we start Jeremiah we come to His calling. Calling should not be confused with vocation. This is a special mission or assignment given to a person by God, usually at great cost. Here we get a look at the conversation of the heart that brings Jeremiah into the select group of The Called.

 

1. The calling

            a. Jeremiah hears God speak

            b. sometimes people hear it audible some it’s impressed on their mind

            c. Jeremiah’s test

            d. Isaiah 6:6 see’s God and there is the burning coal

            e. 1 Samuel 3:4 “Here am I”

            f. Ezekiel 3:1-4 Visions and an assignment

            g. Jonah 1:2-3 Runs away

 

2. The work of the Called

            a. Jeremiah 7-10  do not be afraid, uproot, tear down, destroy

            b. Isaiah brought judgment

            c. Ezekiel words of judgment

            d. Timothy green (winning goal for the wrong team)

            d. Jonah words of redemption for the wrong team.

 

3. Called today

            a. Called to a purpose, pastors and missionaries

            (Will you do this for me), Roy Pope, Tim Dillon

            b. teachers and elders

            c. every believer Romans 8:28-31

 

What has God Called you to do? To speak His word, lead His people, Teach, heal, encourage? Seek that call with all your heart.