Jeremiah 1 and 2 begins with the call of the prophet Jeremiah. God says that He knew Jeremiah while he was still in his mother’s womb. He called him to the task before he was born. God knows us before our parents do. He claims us before we are born.

Jeremiah is still young when God calls him. He is afraid that he is too young to do what God wants. God assures him that God is with him. He puts the right words into Jeremiah’s mouth.

God calls us at any age. We are never too young nor too old to follow God’s lead. He will be with us. He will give us what we need to accomplish the work He has called us to do.

God shows Jeremiah visions of Israel’s future. He gives Jeremiah words of judgment to say against Israel. They have sinned and will receive punishment for their sins. They have rejected the God of their youth and now proclaim their innocence even in the midst of their guilt. God sees through their deception. Just as those who have never trusted Him will be held accountable, so too, those who are his chosen people will be held accountable for their disobedience.

Psalm 112 speaks of the blessings that abound for those who obey God.

Psalm 113 is a psalm of praise to God for his mercy.