Arise and Build

"See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out and to pull down, to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plant." Jeremiah1:10

"Building" is a great word.

From Genesis to Revelation God uses this constructive word to describe His work in building:
* A new house (Duet 20:5)
* The house of the Lord (1 Kings 6:1)
* The altar (Duet 27:6)
* A family (Ruth 4:11)
* A dynasty (Ps 89:4)
* A city that was in shambles (Neh 2:17)

In the context of the book of Jeremiah, the word "build" is used figuratively of the prophetic ministry of restoring the people of God.

Both judgment and restoration were messages of the prophet of God. He was called to both "destroy" and pull down enemy strongholds, as well as "build" and plant. Like a hammer, the truth can be used for both demolition and construction. God had officially and personally appointed Jeremiah to his authoritative position over the nations, and over the kingdoms of the world. God is in control of both. With God's words in his mouth, Jeremiah had the authority to stand before any ruler as an ambassador of God's everlasting Kingdom.

So do we. Truth has power, regardless of the response. Results are up to God.   

"And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.' Amen" Matt 28:18-20