Monday, December 24, 2007

The Exile

From Jeremiah here 1:4-10:

The word of the LORD came to me thus:
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3 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.
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4 "Ah, Lord GOD!" I said, "I know not how to speak; I am too young."
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But the LORD answered me, Say not, "I am too young." To whomever I send you, you shall go; whatever I command you, you shall speak.
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Have no fear before them, because I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.
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Then the LORD extended his hand and touched my mouth, saying, See, I place my words in your mouth!
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This day I set you over nations and over kingdoms, To root up and to tear down, to destroy and to demolish, to build and to plant.

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