Jesus Understands the Sting of Rejection

Centuries later, as Jesus was on the cross, He cried: 

The babe, born in Bethlehem, was welcomed by choirs of angels and shepherds in awe running to meet the newborn king. There was a sacred celebration of His arrival, and the wonder of the miracles He performed while He walked among His friends and disciples. It all seemed to fade to black, and rejection seemed to win. It didn’t, and He is risen, seated at the right hand of the Father. He will return, and He did defeat death and save us.

Through Christ, we too look forward to eternity in heaven. He is our hope, peace, grace, and forgiveness. New life is found in the one who was rejected on our accord. When we are experiencing the very real pain of rejection, we can come to the Father, who is compassionate. Jesus, who empathizes with us, sent His Holy Spirit as Comforter. He sees us, understands, and is mighty to save.

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Meg writes about everyday life within the love of Christ at megbucher.com. She is the author of “Friends with Everyone, Friendship within the Love of Christ,” “Surface, Unlocking the Gift of Sensitivity,” “Glory Up, The Everyday Pursuit of Praise,” “Home, Finding Our Identity in Christ,” and "Sent, Faith in Motion." Meg earned a Marketing/PR degree from Ashland University but stepped out of the business world to stay home and raise her two daughters …which led her to pursue her writing passion. A contributing writer for Salem Web Network since 2016, Meg is now thrilled to be a part of the editorial team at Salem Web Network. Meg loves being involved in her community and local church, leads Bible study, and serves as a youth leader for teen girls.