"Jesus intends we turn our pain into Pearls"
"At the Master's workbench, where He forms His servants into the image of Christ, there are many tools at His disposal for fashioning character development. There is one tool which He uses in a singularly powerful way, however, to accelerate the maturity of His chosen vessels, and yes, that tool is called 'Rejection'."
"When God destines a saint for extraordinary influence in the body of Christ, He prepares him through the rejection of people... if that one is to become a compassionate servant leader..."
"How did David handle all this rejection? The evidence indicates that in the midst of these and many other rejections, David continually withdrew into the secret place and renewed his hope and confidence in God. He was able to keep perspective on all the rejections of men because he was receiving from the inside the explosive acceptance of his God. I can suppose David saying, "I can handle all this when I have God's loving acceptance."
" A substantial step toward freedom of soul is made when we are able to see God as the author of life's rejections and not men. Although [it seems that]men are dispensing the rejection, God is actually allowing it in his sovereign plan for a divine purpose. The rejection is accomplishing something very profound in our soul and spirit. If we respond properly to it, the rejection will be used of God to shape and conform us into the image of Christ. Properly embraced, ... rejection becomes a gift.
"When we feel the sting of men's rejection, as long as we perceive men as the source of rejection, we will struggle in our attitudes toward them. FREEDOM begins to unfold when we realize that God designed their rejection for our personal benefit. So instead of struggling in our heart toward those who reject us, we can give thanks to God Who allows it for a higher purpose."
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (Amplified Bible)
3For though we walk (live) in the flesh, we are not carrying on our warfare according to the flesh and using mere human weapons.
4For the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds,
5[Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ,
"When you view rejection as a gift from God to keep your heart pliable, [humble] and dependent on Him, you gain a new freedom in relating to people in love [and mercy]. Even though you know people are not dependable [knowing you yourself will let others down at times] you are able give yourself to them in unqualified love, knowing that any rejection you receive from them is an opportunity for character development [if you run to your heavenly Father]
"When people reject you, but you are fueled on the inside with profound affections of you Father for you, then you're able to give yourself to your fellow man in love regardless of how he treats you... having profound faith in the grace of God at work in him or her [and yourself]."
"If we allow it, rejections can drive us into the place of finding God."
1 Timothy 1:15-16
15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance:
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.
1 Cor. 13:14 Love (GOD's love for us and in us) endures long and is patient and kind..."
commentary... "Love is long suffering...'It makes the mind firm, gives it power over angry passions, and furnishes it with a persevering patience, that shall rather wait and wish for the reformation of a brother than fly out in resentment of his conduct. It will put up with many slights and neglects for the person it loves, and waiting long to see the kindly effects of such patience on him."
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