I am chosen...

As i am preparing for the sharing with the sec 2, i was brought to the verses in Jeremiah 1. These verses brought back many memories. I remembered some years ago, the same verses left me with a deep impression.

Jer 1:4-10
Jeremiah’s Call and First Visions
The Lord gave me this message: “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.”
“O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, "Look, I have put my words in your mouth! Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.”

I was asked to take on leadership roles and responsibility. I felt inadequate and like Jeremiah, felt that i was too young. What can i do? It was the exact words that strike a cord in my heart that day. These words gave me the assurance and confidence that HE is going to be with me and my fears were rested. Looking at the verses now, i can testify that HE kept to his promises..he put words into my mouth and has been with me every step of the way. Its really interesting as in some moments time, i will be speaking to a group of potential youth leaders, whom i believe they will be the future leaders of the Ignyte ministry. It is really a humbling experience. Years back, i have never imagine or thought i would be doing something like that, what my path is like. Indeed he has a plan and purpose for my life that is far greater than just my studies, career....