As you read Jeremiah, chapter 1, you not only get the historical context, as I pointed out in our last visit, but you also get an explanation of the call of Jeremiah, that is, the immediate context.
Notice in verse 5, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Before you were born I set you apart. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” When Jeremiah heard these words he demurred, “Ah sovereign Lord, I do not know how to speak. I’m only a child.” The Lord corrected him, “Do not say I’m only a child. You must go to everyone I send you and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them for I am with you and will rescue you, declares the Lord.” The Lord touched his lips and said, “I have put my words in your mouth." God selects those He wants to use and He equips them for what He wants them to do.
Now, for the personal context, the context I bring into the study, that is, issues I bring to the study
First, ask yourself, “Is a baby developing in a mother’s womb important to God?” Obviously it is. It says “Before I formed you I knew you. Before you were born I set you apart.” God had a purpose in mind as Jeremiah was developing as a baby in the womb of his mother. Keep this in mind as you consider the issue of abortion.
Second, God always enables you to do what He asks you to do. He’ll never call you to do something without equipping you to carry it out. Trust Him and obey. Be the person God made you to be.
