Ever read Jesus Freak: Martyr? I just found an Old Testament Jesus Freak section! There are three different stories about three prophets (ESV) or preachers (MSG). Maybe they are all prophetic-pastor... or prophetic-evangelism... or whatever you like!
"Stand in the court of the Lord's house, and speak to all the cities of Judah that come to worship in the house of the Lord all the words that I command you to speak to them; do not hold back a word."
Imagine yourself walking past the multitudes to the Capitol to the platform where President Obama will stand within a few hours, to speak the word of the Lord. In Hollywood. In Time Square. In Casino. In Ironman Triathlon. Or even in ant hole swarming with ants.
Dang! Those men are bold! Jeremiah spoke, the priests and prophets and all the people laid hold of him, saying, "You shall die!" All the people gathered around Jeremiah in the house of the Lord. Micah of Moresheth prophesied and King Hezekiah honored him and pray for mercy from God, so God called off the disaster He had threatened them. Uriah son of Shemaiah prophesied against this city and against this land in words like those of Jeremiah. When Uriah heard that King Jeroiakim sought to kill him, he escaped to Egypt. However, King Jeroiakim sent troops to take him back and struck him down with sword. BUT God has also sent many other prophets to King Jehoiakim as well! "You have neither listened nor inclined your ears to hear, although the Lord persistently sent to you all His servants the prophets."
They are all bold! How can this be?! Remember how God has called Jeremiah and build him up in the beginning, showing him that He will be his "walking stick"! God promised that He will keep His words and be with Jeremiah! YEAH if you feel like God is nudging you to step up, then God will be with you, be your "walking stick" as well!
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