Welcome to All Is Well Podcast

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Hello , my name is Stephanie . Welcome to the All Is Well podcast . My mission is to teach people the Word of God and emphasize its importance in their daily lives . I'm glad you decided to join me today . Let's get started . Welcome to episode 36

The Call of God on Your Life

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. Have you ever wondered why God needs you to do what he's assigned you to do ? Or have you wondered what is the call of God on my life ? Well , in today's episode , we are going to look into those things . Now let's dive in . Let's turn on over in our Bibles to Jeremiah , chapter 1 . In Jeremiah , chapter 1 , verse 4, .

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So right now , the Lord , he's speaking to Jeremiah and he's telling

God's Purpose Despite Our Limitations

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him that he knew him . And that's the same way with you and I . Before we were born , god knew us . Before we were formed in the womb , god knew us . Then the Lord goes on to say Before you were born , I sanctified you . I ordained you a prophet to the nations . So God was telling him this was the purpose that I have for you . I ordained you a prophet to the nations . So God was telling him this was the purpose that I have for you . This is the reason why you were born . Before he was even in his mother's womb , god said I ordained you a prophet to the nations . So there is something that God has for you and I . Maybe we are doing what he's called us to do , or maybe we haven't jumped into it yet , but there is a purpose that God has for each and every one of us . Let's go on . Then said I Ah , lord , god behold , I cannot speak , for I am a youth . Right there . His response he's doubting . He thinks , because he is a youth , that he cannot do what God has told him that he could do . But he certainly can , because even before Jeremiah was even born , god said I want him to be a prophet to the nations . So being a youth did not bother God whatsoever , because when God assigns us to something , we are not doing it on our own . He is there with us . He's leading us , guiding us , protecting us , giving us wisdom to do what he wants us to do Because there is a reason , there is a purpose . It's not to do just because or because we need to do something . There is a reason , there is a purpose . It's not to do just because or because we need to do something . There is a reason , there is a purpose .

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God wants you to do what he's assigned you to do , but God didn't take his answer . God didn't say you're right , you're a youth , let's hold on , let's hold off , he said . But the Lord said to me do not say I am a youth . So whatever you're thinking , well , I'm not qualified , I'm not capable , I'm too young , I'm too old . God says do not say that .

Prepare Yourself and Arise

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God doesn't look at those situations . God doesn't look at the outer appearance . God doesn't look what you think you're still lacking . When God has assigned you to do something , that's what he wants you to do . He's not looking to you to say okay , do you think that you could do this ? He knows that you can't do it without him . That's why , whenever there's something that he's assigned us to do , we are doing it together with him . Then he goes on to do we are doing it together with him . Then he goes on to say do not say I am a youth , for you shall go to all whom I send you and whatever I command you , you shall speak . Do not be afraid of their faces , for I am with you to deliver you , says the Lord . So God told him what he wanted him to do and at at the end he says I'm going to be with you to deliver you . You're not going to be doing this by yourselves . It may seem like a daunting task that God has assigned to you , something that he wants you to do , but God says I will deliver you , I will be with you , I will walk with you every step of the way .

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Verse 9, . Then the Lord put forth his hand and touched my mouth . God was anointing him right here . God was getting ready to bless him and the Lord said to me God gave him wisdom because he needed to speak to the nations . Verse 10 , see , I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms to root out and to pull down , to destroy and to throw down , to build and to plant . So yes , he wanted him to be a prophet to the nations , but there's a reason why . There is a reason , there is a plan , there is a purpose . God says this is what I want you to do . I have set this day over the nations and over the kingdoms . What you are going to do is to root out and to pull down , to destroy and to throw down , to build and to plant . The things that he's going to destroy do not line up with God , but he's going to build and to

Pursuing Your Divine Assignment

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plant the things that line up with God . So that is another thing .

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When God has you assigned to something , especially a child of God , he is putting you in place , he is putting you in that position so you can line that place up with the word of God . How does God want that place to be ? How does God want that company to be ? How does God want that company to be ? How does God want that ministry to be ? Because God's children can hear His voice , god's leading them .

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If you are not the child of God , then you can't hear His voice . Just like it says in the New Testament , god is the shepherd , we are the sheep . So we hear his voice . So when he's speaking to us , he's listening to us . We know his wants , his desires , where he wants to take us . But people who are not the sheep , they cannot follow his voice , they don't know what God wants . So then God puts his people in charge of things . And so when he's in charge of things , when he puts us in charge of things , then we're able to build charge of things . When he puts us in charge of things , then we're able to build things and to destroy things Well , in the good way , not knocking things down , but we're able to build and to plant things the way that God wants for it to be done , because there's a lot of things that we don't see . We think that we see everything or that we know everything about a situation or whatever it may be , but God is the one that sees it all . He sees what happened in the past , what's happening now and what's going to happen in the future . So when he's called you to a time and to a place , you need to go at that specific time , because you're going to be there right when you need to be , and then everything will line up according to how it should be .

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Now let's continue in verse 11 . Tree . Then the Lord said to me you have seen well , for I am ready to perform my word . And the word of the Lord came to me the second time , saying what do you see ? And I said I see a boiling pot and it is facing away from the north . Then the Lord spoke to him . But let's go back At first . God said what do you see ? And he said that he saw a branch of an almond tree . Then the Lord said to him so when we are ready . We see how he wants us to see . We are in that position , then God is ready to perform his word .

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Let's jump down to verse 17 . Therefore , prepare yourself and arise . And so God is saying these things to Jeremiah . He's saying , therefore , prepare yourself and arise and speak to them all that I command you . Because God was using Jeremiah to speak to Israel , to speak to the nations . He didn't like what they were doing , so he needed a prophet to speak to them . And so God told him prepare yourself and arise . So when God has assigned us something to do , it's not just Him doing the work , we have to do the work as well .

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And so what he told Jeremiah here ? He said prepare yourself and arise , get ready . Whatever you need to do , whatever you've been assigned to do , you know that it's coming up Prepare yourself , get ready , because it's coming . You want to be ready , you don't want to be . Well , I'm not finished , I haven't got that yet . I'm not at that point . You want to be ready .

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And again , god's given him wisdom . He said and speak to them all . That I command you , do not be dismayed before their faces , lest I dismay you before them . God says be confident in what I tell you , listen to my instruction , for behold , I have what you're going to come against . You're going to come against these things , he says . I have made you a fortified city , an iron pillar . This is what you are . And you're going to come against the whole land . That sounds fantastic , doesn't it ? It doesn't . That kind of thing makes you want to back away . But Jeremiah knew that he needed to obey the voice of the Lord . He says you're going to be against the whole land . Not only that , but against the kings of Judah , all the kings , the princess , the priest , and against the people of the land , that is , everyone in that land . They're going to fight him . But what does God say ? But they shall not prevail against you , for I am with you , says the Lord , to deliver you , because God needed one person . He needed the prophet Jeremiah to speak to the nations , to speak to Israel , to tell them , to tell all the people in the land , what needed to be done , because God was not pleased with their conduct .

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So what we've learned is that there is a purpose that each of us need to do . There's something that either we're doing it right now or we know within our hearts . There's something that we're thinking about that . We know that we need to do that . We haven't done yet , so we already

Closing Prayer and Salvation Invitation

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know , but most of the time we haven't proceeded to do what we need to do . So we need to pursue what God has assigned us to do , what he's called us to do . God said I already knew , I already know your weaknesses . God doesn't need us to be perfect . He needs our willingness , he needs our obedience , and when he has that , then he's able to unite with us and he's able to lead us and guide us and protect us and deliver us from that , even if it doesn't seem very good , because the way that God was describing it to Jeremiah , it didn't sound like it was going to be a fun job , because he was going to come against the whole land . He had to speak to them and tell them these things that the Lord was commanding him to tell them . So there were going to be some times that it wasn't going to be fun , but it wasn't about being fun , it wasn't about feeling good . It was about listening to God and what God wanted him to do , because God was anointing him , god was giving him the wisdom and God was showing him exactly where he needed to go .

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So for you , think about yourself . What is it in your life that you need to do ? What is it in your life that you need to fulfill ? Because there is something that God has told each and every one of us Either we're doing it now or we need to go to another level . Are there any doubts ? Is there anything that's holding us back ? Let's recognize those and understand that God knows what our weaknesses are . He's aware of our strengths , and so he wouldn't have told us if he didn't think that we could do it . We have Him to lead us and show us the right way to go . We're not in it by ourselves , but sometimes it may feel like it . But we need to remember that we're not , and so that's another reason to start your day meditating on the word of God and doing that on a consistent basis , and doing that daily , day and night . When we do that , we're strengthening our spirit with the word of God and our spirit man , and then it's easier to obey and to follow the word of the Lord , because we know what he wants us to do and then understand it , that it's not just about us , it's about the people that we're going to impact around us . So let's say your prayer in closing God , I pray for the people out there that are listening to this episode .

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Thank you , god , that , whatever that you have called them to do , thank you , god that they are stepping out in faith , that they are not doubting , that they don't have any fear and , if they do , god , thank you , god that they are clinging to your word and they are following through with what you've said in the name of Jesus . And thank you , god that you're leading them , guiding them and protecting them and showing them the right way to go . And thank you , god , that you are delivering them from it all . In Jesus' name , we pray Amen . If this episode helped you in any way , share it with a friend or a family member . Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to tune in for the next episode .

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If you have not accepted Jesus into your life , say the salvation prayer with me . Heavenly Father , I admit that I have sinned . I repent . I believe in my heart . You raised Jesus from the dead . I confess with my mouth Jesus is Lord and my Savior . Right now I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus . Come into my life . I am saved In Jesus name , amen . I'm glad you prayed that salvation prayer . Make sure that you plug yourself into a spirit filled church and read the word of God . Well , I hope you enjoy the message and thank you for tuning in .