You Are Set Apart
Do you know that God determined your purpose?
Verse of the Day
“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
Today’s Devotional
The words from today’s verse were a message from God to Jeremiah. And just because these words were not written for you, that does not make them any less true for you and me. Here’s how I think this verse applies to each of us:
God is saying, “I knew you, dear one, before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as…”(insert here what God has ordained for you.)
You are set apart. You are appointed by God. Whatever your role in life is, whether it is a stay-at-home mom or you run a giant corporation, God placed you where you are. And while He may not have appointed you to be a prophet to the nations, He has appointed you to be His hands and feet and words to the lost, lonely, and broken people of this planet.
What do we do with this when we don’t like our current role? We remember that God is God and we are not. We seek His face in the middle of a difficult assignment. We choose to find gratitude that God trusts you with your current role. We trust. Because we have been set apart by the God of Heaven for such a time as this.
It’s easy to look at other people and believe this verse is true for them, that God set them apart for His special plans for their lives. By faith we must each choose to believe this truth for ourselves. God appointed you to be His life, His love, His peace, His encouragement in your area of this world. How are you doing today in your appointed role? If you are struggling, just talk to your Father.
Journal Prompts
Answer only the questions that seem relevant to you today.
How can you acknowledge that God has set you apart for a special purpose?
How can you be God’s hands and feet and words today?
If you are discontent with your current role, how can you choose gratitude today? How can you ask your Father for help?