JEREMIAH 20

JEREMIAH LAMENTS THE STRUGGLE OF HIS CALLING 

Because of his prophecy against the nation Judah, Jeremiah was beaten and put in the stocks by the chief priest, Pashur. Once he is released, Jeremiah tells Pashur that his fate consists of captivity and death.

Jeremiah laments the opposition and oppression he faces. He curses the day that he was born and anguishes over his calling as a prophet. Despite facing rejection and persecution, Jeremiah still has “fire in his bones” (v.9) and does not stop sharing God’s message.