Jeremiah 1:16-17
And I will declare my judgments against them, for all their evil in forsaking me. They have made offerings to other gods and worshiped the works of their own hands. But you, dress yourself for work; arise, and say to them everything that I command you. Do not be dismayed by them, lest I dismay you before them.
Tag: Dress for Work
Jeremiah has an important task. He is being sent to the nation of Judah to declare to them that because of their constant idol worship of false gods, God is bringing a judgment against them from some country to the north of them. As a result, Jeremiah needs to prepare himself for work. In the verses that follow the above verses, God will tell Jeremiah what He will do for him. God is owing to make him a “fortified city,” an “iron pillar,” and a “bronze wall.” God is equipping Jeremiah for the tasks he is about to do. But, Jeremiah is to clothe himself for “work” and be ready to be say “everything” that he is “commanded” to say. The picture we have here is the picture we have in Ephesians 6 and the instructions of Paul to put on the armor of God. Note:
Ephesians 6:10-11
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
Ephesians 6:13
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
Jeremiah is to, by faith, clothe himself for the work God has him to do. We are to go out into the world understanding the work and prepared for the work. By faith we are take the armor of God and trust that God will enable us and use us in the battle against sin and Satan. God has not only commissioned us to fight the battle, He has equipped us for the mission He has before us. Our preparation is to, by faith, take the armor He has given us and use it for His glory and His purpose.
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