01/10/2025
God doesn't prioritize age when He calls us. Even youth is not an excuse to disobey Him.
Most of the time, we are afraid to follow God because we know our limitations and are aware of our lack of knowledge. We fear messing up and failing.
Nevertheless, we are afraid of failing not because we fear God but because we fear people. That's why God commanded, "Do not be afraid of them." And it didn't end there. He promises, "I am with you," and "I will rescue you," and He will give us the words to say when He tells us to speak.
Jeremiah 1:6-9 (NIV)
“Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”
But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.
Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth.
ICF Youth Ministry