Jeremiah 1:18-19
“‘Stand at attention while I prepare you for your work. I’m making you as impregnable as a castle, Immovable as a steel post, solid as a concrete block wall. You’re a one-man defense system against this culture, Against Judah’s kings and princes, against the priests and local leaders. They’ll fight you, but they won’t even scratch you. I’ll back you up every inch of the way.’ GOD’s Decree.”
“For see, today I have made you strong like a fortified city that cannot be captured, like an iron pillar or a bronze wall. You will stand against the whole land—the kings, officials, priests, and people of Judah. They will fight you, but they will fail. For I am with you, and I will take care of you. I, the LORD, have spoken!”
God always equips and empowers those called to do his work. He’s been doing it for as long a people have lived on the earth. There is no need to fear. Whatever happens, good or bad, the Lord is walking alongside and will care for those called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Lord, grace me to listen to you and respond accordingly. Give me courage to speak and willingness to serve. Have mercy on me oh Lord!