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.