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God's Call, Not Your Ability
Commentators stress that God dismisses Jeremiah's excuse of being a "child." This shows that when God calls us to a task, our perceived lack of experience or skill is irrelevant. As John Calvin notes, while human prudence is normally wise, a direct command from God requires simple obedience. God does not call the equipped; He equips the called, providing the power and the words necessary for the mission.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 1:7
18th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah suggested two difficulties: the first, inexperience, and the second, timidity. God now removes the first of these. Inexperience is no obst…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord said unto me. —The misgiving, which was not reluctance, is met by words of encouragement. God gave the work; He …
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 1:7
19th Century
Preacher
Now, even a child can often repeat anything that has been said to him; to say what he is told is not beyond his capacity. And, after all, this is a…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 1:6–7
16th Century
Theologian
After speaking of his call, the Prophet adds that he initially refused his office, and he states this for two reasons. First, so that he might clea…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
But the Lord said to me, say not, I am a child This excuse will not be admitted: for you will go to all that …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 1:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Jeremiah's early call to the work and office of a prophet is stated. He was to be a prophet, not only to the Jews but also to the neighbouring nati…