Bible references:  Jeremiah 1; v1-8; Galatians 1:15 A message for the nations.   Jeremiah came from a suburb of Jerusalem.  He spoke through several king's reigns.   Josiah,  became king at 8 years old.   He takes the people back to God.   He restored the Law of the Lord back.   Jeremiah begins preaching 'beware'. There was a specific time given to Jeremiah to bring the Word of the Lord.  Jeremiah begins his ministry in the thirteenth year of Josiah's reign. He preached that the nation would be going into exile in Babylon.    The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah saying... v5.  He heard the voice of God.   God formed Jeremiah in the womb, set him apart, made him a prophet to the nations.   God chose him, sanctified him, set him apart as a prophet before his birth.  Galatians 1:15 - God called Paul and commissioned him.   God calls people as He needs them.   Think of David,  Gideon.  2 Corinthians 2:15-17 - when God calls you to go, Go.  When He calls you to stand, stand