Jeremiah 1:4-10 - The Call Of Jeremiah
4 Jehovah spoke his word to me, Jeremiah, He said:
5 Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart for my holy purpose. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations.
6 I, Jeremiah, said: Lord Jehovah, I do not know how to speak. I am only a child!
7 Jehovah said to me: 'Do not say, 'I am only a child.' You must go wherever I send you. You must say whatever I command you to say. 8 Do not be afraid of people. I am with you. I will rescue you, says Jehovah.
9 Then Jehovah stretched out his hand and touched my mouth. Jehovah said to me: I have put my words in your mouth. 10 Today I have appointed you in charge of nations and kingdoms. You will uproot and tear down. You will destroy and overthrow. You will build and plant.