1 Kings 19:1-21; Jeremiah 31:1-40; Hebrews 2:1-18
The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests. Jeremiah 1:1
I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Jeremiah 1:5
Jeremiah grew up knowing that he was of the priestly family and destined to serve in the House of God. What he didn’t know, until God called him, was that he was also destined to be a prophet. He was a priest, familiar with the presence of God, before he was called to prophesy for God. The order is significant. Before we can adequately speak for God we need to be familiar with the sanctuary, enjoying His presence before going forth to represent Him to others. —Philip A. Kaye
O teach me, Lord, that I may teach,
The precious things Thou dost impart. —Frances R. Havergal