Jesus knows how it feels to face
rejection from those to whom He poured out His life. He identifies with us when
we dedicate our entire life to our family, church family and friends; yet, they
walk away from us.
These people do not always
respond positively to our presence in their life. Even our closest family
members may attempt to wound us with their words and actions to cause us to
reject them.
That way they can perceive
themselves as the martyr in the relationship.
If, however, we do not reject them, they eventually reject us and accuse
us of abusing them.
They want a reason to reject us,
so they claim that we are toxic in their life. They discard us and walk away
from us. They may think of us from time to time. These memories may even be
positive and draw their hearts toward us; but they resist the urge to mend
broken fences.
Showering them with God's
unconditional Agape love at each door that God opens for us will ensure that
they know deep down inside that we are always here for them, regardless of how
they treat us.
We may move on with our life and
walk through other doors that God provides for us, but we are always sensitive
to their needs and respond in love rather than rejection when they happen to
reach out to us.
This may restore our relationship
with them and increase our ability to live Christ's life in their presence,
giving them yet further opportunities to surrender their life to our Savior and
King.
However, they may never approach
us again - viewing us as dead to them or estranged. During their life, they cut
us out of the momentous times in which we could share.
They want nothing to do with us
and our special moments. We are rejected, but God never leaves us alone
(Hebrews 13:5). He provides His Saints as our family and focus; and His
presence in us sustains us throughout our lifetime.
Prayer:
Father God, our relationship with
You is our focus in this life and for all eternity. People, places and times
here on earth are a vapor on a cold day. Here for a moment and then vanished.
Even a mate, parent or child may reject us; but You never leave us alone
(Hebrews 13:5). You are the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:7).
Christ is our very life
(Colossians 3:4). We need no one and nothing apart from You. You give us all
things to enjoy in Your timing and way. If we do not have it, we do not need
it, or You would supply it for us. We trust in Your wisdom and goodness.
Thought for the Day:
God holds the key to our
relationships, and He decides whom to allow into our life for His reasons and
purpose; we can know for certain that He does everything for our ultimate good.
- Romans 8:28
