Rejection-Steve Thompson
Rejection comes so that we might learn what is truly important. When rejection comes to us and affects us, it only reveals that we are trusting in others or their opinions. Instead of being decieved into trying to gain acceptance from those people, we need to recognize that we have fallen from looking to God alone for our acceptance.
Feeling rejected is a wonderful indicator that we have allowed our allegiance to be shifted from God to men. We can quickly repent and even be thankful for the rejection that we experience. If we understand its purpose, we can keep our attention focused on God alone for our approval.
There is only One whose approval is unchanging. It is a trap and a snare to receive honor, acceptance, or approval from any person. If our encouragement comes from people, then they are the ones we are worshiping. If it comes from God alone, then He is the focus of our worship and service.
When rejection comes, we should rejoice in God and be thankful that He is delievering us from the fear of man. do not fall to seeking more approval from other men. Let any feelings of rejection serve to reveal that your heart already has gone astray in looking for acceptance outside of God. Turn back to Him, and you will find an approval so deep that you can obey His will, regardless of the price it may cost.
Feeling rejected is a wonderful indicator that we have allowed our allegiance to be shifted from God to men. We can quickly repent and even be thankful for the rejection that we experience. If we understand its purpose, we can keep our attention focused on God alone for our approval.
There is only One whose approval is unchanging. It is a trap and a snare to receive honor, acceptance, or approval from any person. If our encouragement comes from people, then they are the ones we are worshiping. If it comes from God alone, then He is the focus of our worship and service.
When rejection comes, we should rejoice in God and be thankful that He is delievering us from the fear of man. do not fall to seeking more approval from other men. Let any feelings of rejection serve to reveal that your heart already has gone astray in looking for acceptance outside of God. Turn back to Him, and you will find an approval so deep that you can obey His will, regardless of the price it may cost.