The quote for today is from Jeremiah:
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” (Jeremiah 1:6)
Have you ever felt unqualified for something God placed in your path? Maybe you’ve thought, “I’m not experienced enough,” or “I don’t have the right words.”
Jeremiah felt the same. When God called him to be a prophet to the nations, his first reaction was to point out his youth and inexperience. He didn’t see himself as ready or capable. But God wasn’t looking for perfection—He was looking for willingness.
Jeremiah’s hesitation is a mirror for many of us. We see our limitations, but God sees our potential. He doesn’t call the equipped; He equips the called. Right after Jeremiah’s protest, God assures him, “Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you” (Jeremiah 1:8). The focus shifts from Jeremiah’s inability to God’s sufficiency.
It’s comforting to remember that God’s work in us isn’t about our qualifications—it’s about His power through us. So, when you feel too young, too old, too inexperienced, or too broken, remember Jeremiah. God can use anyone who is willing to say “yes,” even when they feel like saying “I can’t.”
What do you need to do today? Trust that God will give you the strength, the courage and the help when the time comes.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.