18If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. John 15:18 (NIV)
Don't be surprised brothers and sisters in Christ if you have been rejected by this world! Our Savior was rejected by this world while He was saving all of humanity.
Psalm 27:10 reminds us that even our family may reject us. Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.
Have you experienced rejection recently from your family, friends, or co-workers?
Ask God to hold you close as you face whatever rejection, hate, or abandonment you have experienced.
Or maybe you are having fear of rejection which is holding you back from boldly proclaiming your salvation. We do not need to fear rejection because we have full acceptance from God through the blood of Christ!
If we try to live for the approval of others, we will be defeated by their inevitable rejection. But, don't worry we have immeasurable love, grace, and hope in our Savior we only need His approval.
Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.
Accept others even when they reject you because you are accepted completely by God!
I pray today you will feel Christ close to you if you are experiencing hurt and rejection. I also pray you will feel strength in the acceptance of Christ to continue to share the gospel and minister to those around you.
Watch my video sharing why I chose to write on this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rjey0RxnWA
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