Known By God

  We can learn about how God works by looking at how he calls people to help him.  Earlier we went through the numerous objections that Moses gave God for not going to speak to Pharaoh.  Today let's look at the call of Jeremiah.  God begins by telling Jeremiah that he knew him before he was born and that he determined even then to appoint Jeremiah as a prophet (Jeremiah 1:4-5).

  What God says to Jeremiah is true for each of us.  God knew us before we were born.  He gave us life in the womb.  He appointed some specific task for each of us.  It may not be as a "prophet to the nations" as it was for Jeremiah.  It may not be to set a nation free as it was for Moses.  But we each have a purpose.  The basic purpose for each human being is to know God, to love him and to serve him in whatever way God asks. 

  For reflection:  Knowing, loving and serving God are my tasks.  Where am I with each of these?

  Let us pray. (based on Psalm 139)  Lord, you know everything about me - the good, the bad and the ugly.  Yet you surround me with your love and your presence so much so that I cannot escape them.  You think of me day and night.  I am always on your mind.  Thank you for knowing and loving me so thoroughly.

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