Today's Daily Bread
Always Accepted
Financial expert Warren Buffet, one of the richest people in the
world, was rejected by Harvard’s Business School at age 19. After a
failed admissions interview, he recalls a “feeling of dread,” along with
concern over his father’s reaction to the news. In retrospect, Buffet
says, “[Everything] in my life . . . that I thought was a crushing event
at the time has turned out for the better.”
Rejection, though undeniably painful, does not have to hold us back
from accomplishing what God wants us to do. The citizens of Jesus’
hometown denied that He was the Messiah (John 1:11), and many of His
followers later rejected Him (6:66). Just as Jesus’ rejection was part
of God’s plan for His Son (Isa. 53:3), so was Jesus’ continued ministry.
Enduring earthly rejection and knowing that the Father would turn away
from Him at Calvary (Matt. 27:46), Jesus went on to cure the sick, cast
out demons, and preach good news to the masses. Before His crucifixion,
Jesus said, “[Father], I have finished the work which You have given Me
to do” (John 17:4).
If rejection has become a hindrance to the work God has given you to
do, don’t give up. Remember that Jesus understands, and those who come
to Him will always be accepted by Him (6:37).
No one understands like Jesus
When the days are dark and grim.
No one is so near, so dear as Jesus;
Cast your every care on Him. —Peterson
When the days are dark and grim.
No one is so near, so dear as Jesus;
Cast your every care on Him. —Peterson
No one understands like Jesus.
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