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Weekly devotionals from Pastor Mike Fabarez Senior Pastor at Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo, CA and host of daily Focal Point Radio broadcast.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Rejection
Rejection
hurts. And unfortunately our Christianity increases the likelihood that we will
encounter it more often. Part of the cost of “taking up our cross” and
“following Jesus” is the harsh reality of “bearing the disgrace he bore”
(Heb.13:13). As Jesus himself said: “If the world hates you, keep in mind that
it hated me first” (Jn.15:18). It is a vain hope to expect the favor of Christ
and the accolades of everyone else at the same time. “Woe to you when all men
speak well of you,” Jesus warned (Lk.6:26). Amid the pain of rejection, our
challenge is to learn to value and cherish the approval of Christ more than the
acceptance of those around us. But that, of course, is easier said than done –
especially when the rejection comes from those we love. In the lyrics of his
inspired song, David is resolute as he sings: “Though my father and mother
forsake me, Yahweh will receive me” (Ps.27:10). While we can expect the pain,
we can also anticipate the incomparable treasure of being embraced by the King
of kings and Lord of lords!
For more devotionals sermons and resources go to http://www.focalpointministries.org/
For more devotionals sermons and resources go to http://www.focalpointministries.org/
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