Rejection

Rejection

Losing.
Conceding.
Being weak.
Being despised and laughed at.
Being maligned.
Being singled out.
Rejection.
Desperation.
Hopelessness.
Failure.
Defeat.
Giving up.

People naturally want none of these. Perhaps it explains why many people today are merely on survival mode or on auto-pilot. Without control. Fearful. But still trying. Turning to religion instead either to find answers or maintain an outward appearance of piety. It is possible to know a lot about God, without knowing Him intimately. The world may look down on such situations, but it is only in these times that Christ comes to reveal himself to people, to those who are at the end of their rope.

So next time when people curse you, bless them. When they shout at you, give them a gentle answer. When you feel like engaging an argument, stop. Breathe. Concede. Consider people to be better than you in everything. Exchange your frustrations for His peace.

Meekness is a far greater virtue than winning. After all, Christ, who is meek, already won. What have you got left to prove? The Lord Jesus Christ is a master at taking the rejects of this world and turning them to such beautiful testimonies of His power and kindness.

John 9:35-39 Jesus heard that the Pharisees had thrown the man out, so He sought him and when He had found him He said to him, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” The man replied, “Who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?” Jesus told him, “You have seen Him; and He is talking with you right now.” He said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped Him.
Jesus said, "For judgment I have come into this world, so that those who are blind may see, and the ones who see may become blind.”

1 Corinthians 1:27 But God chose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chose what the world thinks weak to shame the strong.

Have a blessed day everyone.

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Kletos Covenantal Ministries is a small house gathering of Christians inside Brgy. Batia, Bocaue, Bulacan standing solely on the absolute authority, sufficiency, and inerrancy of God's Holy Word by the power of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God, the Father of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are Presbyterian in church polity. We adhere strongly to the Westminster Confession of Faith (Larger and Smaller), the Athanasian and Nicene Creeds, and the Heidelberg Catechism. Our emphasis is on prayer, experimental/experiential preaching, the active proclamation of God's word in public, catechism, and daily intentional Family Worship in the homes.

Who I Am

I am a husband, and a father.

I am a mere recipient of my Father's mercy by the gracious merit of my Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ of God.
An unprofitable servant.

Raised as a Roman Catholic, lived like a demon for 24 years in that religion, became a "Christian" and joined a rich church twice, while living as a hypocrite for 19 more years, 14 of those in adultery. Finally found by Christ out of his own good mercy, convicted of my severe offenses, I realized I was helplessly lost. Regenerated and renewed according to the will of God through Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. Granted the gift of repentance and faith. Was saved. Washed in the blood of the Lamb. Passed from death unto life. Justified. Dying daily in sanctification. Soon to be glorified.

I pray in God's mercy that I may endure to the end carrying His name, proclaiming His kingdom, and preaching the good news of Christ's salvation, the good work of regeneration by the Holy Spirit, and the victorious power of the Resurrection unto sanctification which is in Christ Jesus, to all who will believe and behave the gospel.

I do not believe Christ saved me to merely hide inside a church building to be a good member, but He enlisted me to be a warring soldier for His kingdom to come; nor do I believe the Holy Spirit indwells in a believer and lets him live as the same old person prior to being saved. If, despite my service, the most Sovereign Lord assigns me to hell at the end, then I have no merit of my own to present to him for myself, other than that which is found in Christ. Though I deserve His justice, I can only plead His mercy. Regardless, God is still truly worthy of all service, worship, and praise.

I am in no way superior, more good, or better than the person I meet on the street. The only difference is I fully realize that I am a guilty criminal before God and that I rightly deserve to die under his justice, yet by His mercy and grace He forgave me - and so I am eternally grateful for this act of kindness that no good act in my entire life can ever truly repay. The common "churchian" knows this, yet has no evidence for it. I am of no such company.

Out of gratitude, I willingly set out to fulfill the Great Commission of proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus Christ where all the fishes are - out on the street. Faithfully declaring the clear Gospel of repentance unto salvation, which is able to save to the uttermost, the newness of life in Christ, the persecution that comes with such profession, and the terrifying wrath & judgment of God to come upon the sons of disobedience.

If I lift Him up therefore, He will in turn draw His elect to Himself, thus glorifying the Father, who deserves the reverence He demands from all people and creation. May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward for his suffering.

Grace alone.
Faith Alone.
Christ alone.
Scripture alone.
For the glory of God alone.