Jeremiah was called by God to be a prophet at a young age - somewhere in his 20s.
When God called Jeremiah and said that he was appointed to be a prophet tot he nations, Jeremiah's response was: "Ah, Lord God! I know not hot to speak; I am too young." And God said, "Have no fear before them, because I am with you." (Jer. 1:4-8)
I am with you.
It's one of those "Who, me?" moments.
Who, me? asks Elizabeth at the time of the Visitation.
Who, me? asks Mary of the Angel Gabriel.
Who, me? asks Juan Diego when Mary appears to him.
Even today, you can feel like Jeremiah when faced with God's will - too young, too unworthy, too unqualified. Good and holy works are not expected of you. They're for "saints."
But you are a son, a daughter of God. You have been placed by God in this time, in these circumstances, to do God's work. And you don't have to do it alone.
I will be with you.
God is with you.
Now.
- Little Blue Book, Diocese of Saginaw