For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. —2 Peter 1:16
Everyone has dreams and ambitions. While we should put our main focus on following Christ, that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing to pursue goals of our own—especially if they can somehow help your ministry. For example, lots of Christians dream about publishing a book. Unfortunately, lots of these people are also misguided. They think that if God is the focus of their story then He will help them get published. Since we can’t know the future of the will of God, we can’t discern the truth of such a situation. It’s important to understand that God and man are two very different things. God is the epitome of love, perfection and fairness, and obviously the two are naturally at odds. People, on the other hand, are imperfect. You must remember that rejection from man is a very different thing than rejection from God. Just because some stranger at the helm of a company doesn’t think your
material is worth publishing, it does not mean that’s true. Your value is not determined by man. It is determined by our heavenly Father, and He values you enough that He sent His Son to die for us. That kind of love is greater than any earthly accomplishment.
He sent His Son to die for us. That kind of love is greater than any earthly accomplishment. Still, rejection stings. It is unpleasant to bear and will often discourage people from trying again. If you’re dealing with rejection, pray about the path God wants you to take. Sometimes it only takes a bit more perseverance to get the results you want. Other times, projects are better left alone. Today, take the time to ask the Lord for guidance and strength to deal with whatever the future holds.
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