Rejection for a Higher Purpose

It's Friday - so we have another submission by David Trotta. Be blessed as you read and apply what is taught by Dave!

We have all experienced rejection at some point in our lives – rejection by a loved one, rejection by a co-worker or employer, rejection by a friend, or even rejection by a complete stranger.  Regardless of the source, it hurts, and sometimes very deeply.

Sometimes the hurt causes us to insulate ourselves and choose to avoid situations that could result in rejection.  But when we do, we limit God’s ability to use us.  We will run from opportunities to share God’s love with someone instead of risking rejection.  As warned against in Matthew 5:15, we will chose to put our light under a basket instead of on a stand for all to see.

How did Jesus handle rejection?  Although He was the son of God, creator of everything, and perfect in every way, he was rejected repeatedly throughout his life, which culminated with the ultimate rejection – death on the cross.  Although rejected, Jesus stayed the course because he knew there was a higher purpose – that through His rejection, many would be forgiven and become children of God.  He suffered rejection for us!

Let’s follow Jesus’ example and risk rejection for a higher purpose – to point others to Him!  You may be the only Jesus someone sees.  Don’t put your light under a basket, but instead proclaim Jesus through your words and actions.  By risking rejection, you may just point someone to the savior, and ultimately, heaven.

And oh yes, let’s not forget a very important benefit to confessing Jesus on the earth.  When we do that, Jesus promised to also acknowledge us before God in heaven.  In Matthew 10:32, Jesus said “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.”

I don’t know about you, but when I get to heaven, I would love to hear Jesus say “Father, let me tell you about your servant….”