Rejection can come from anyone, even from your family and close friends. This experience can be particularly painful and disheartening, as we often hold our loved ones in high regard and expect their support and acceptance.
When those we trust the most express disapproval or distance themselves from us, it can lead to feelings of confusion, sadness, and isolation.
From Series: Life Lessons Learned from the Bible — Mark 8
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It is not uncommon to be rejected when God has asked you to do something for Him. We read in Mark 8:11 how the Pharisees questioned Jesus by asking Him to prove Himself by giving them some sort of sign from heaven. Although it made Jesus sad, He did not allow His grief to stop Him from continuing His mission.
You will encounter many obstacles in life and have your purpose and destiny questioned and rejected by people, but do what Jesus did and continue accomplishing the assignment you were given.
When we follow the story of Jesus and see how by not giving up allowed Jesus to fulfill His purpose, His example will allow you to fulfill your purpose too.
It's not usual to be rejected. For nearly 4 years, the two witnesses referred to in Revelations 11:3-12 faced hatred and rejection because they delivered a message that the world was unwilling to accept. However, regardless of how people respond, follow God's instructions because there is a purpose behind His methods.
Rejection can occur from anyone, including family and close friends. It often impacts the most because it's unexpected or unforeseen. However, what you possess isn't intended for everyone. You must come to terms with the reality that not everyone will want what you have to offer.
Jesus’s purpose was also rejected when He was in the temple in Nazareth. When Jesus read from the scroll (recorded document) He was letting the listeners know that He is the one the Prophet Isaiah spoke about in Isaiah 61:1-3. Sadly, the people who were listening to Him doubted Him ( Luke 4:16-28 ).
But Jesus knew their thoughts and hearts and said,
“Truly I tell you," He continued, “no prophet is accepted in his hometown. I assure you that there were many widows in Israel in Elijah’s time, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and there was a severe famine throughout the land. Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to a widow in Zarephath in the region of Sidon. And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed, only Naaman the Syrian—Luke 4:24-27.
After the listeners in the synagogue (church) heard what Jesus said they got upset, so upset that they ran Jesus out of town and attempted to kill Him (Luke 4:28-29).
During the famine, despite the need, Elijah was sent only to a woman named Zarephath (1 King 17:7-16).. Similarly, in Elisha's time, many suffered from disease, but Elisha healed only a man named Naaman (2 Kings 5). This was because they were not always welcomed or accepted.
So, as we see from the Scriptures, it happens to all of us. The rejection you are experiencing may be temporary or permanent, but do not allow rejection to cause you to doubt or impede your purpose. Even through refusal, there will always be others who believe in you and will ultimately benefit from you (Mark 8:22-25).
“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”—1 Peter 2:7
Jesus was rejected by people but chosen by God and became the foundation that the church is now built upon. He is now the standard of how we should be living our life's and the one we rely on. And when you put your trust in Him, you will never be put to shame (1 Peter 2:6).
Jesus was handpicked and precious to God (1 Peter 2:4, John 15:16). You too are handpicked and precious to God (Isaiah 43:4, John 15:16). And if you remain humble and trust the process you will also be the person people can turn to as you allow God to be in control of your life, to help many people in their life.
So then, be encouraged. Our Savior has gone through the same situation you are going through and will be going through; but if you continue to read His story, you will see how you can get through your own rejections in life and stay on track to fulfilling your purpose. And then when the time is right you will be exalted by God (1 Peter 5:6-7) because you are in favor with Him (Luke 2:52; 1Samuel 2:26; Proverbs 3:4).
Remember the Bible is your guide for life and how you can grow, mature, and get through anything in life!
This blog was inspired and quoted from It's OK To Be Single "Dealing with rejection".
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