What does
rejection mean? Rejection keeps us at a distance from those we love, like
someone with an infectious disease. This is especially true for those of us who
are adopted. The great news is that when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior
we are adopted into God’s family. So I am adopted twice, a double blessing so to
speak.
Rejection is one of our greatest fears. Being rejected
by someone makes us feel small, insecure and unwanted. We lose our
self-confidence.
When a husband is rejected by his bride, he feels
unwanted, unloved and unvalued. Instead of saying no, why not ask for a rain
check and set a day and time to come together again intimately? Do not let Satan
or his demons win the mind game they will play in your husband’s mind. Satan,
our enemy, uses the pain of rejection to stop you and keep you away from the
call that God has for your life. His goal is to steal, kill and destroy – your
marriage, family, finances, health, etc.
Husbands, if we are rejecting our wife’s advances, they
will feel the same as when the tables are turned on us. So, here is our homework
– 1 Corinthians 7:3-4, “The husband should fulfill his marital
duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The
wife’s body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same
way, the husband’s body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife.” This
is never to take advantage of your spouse but to show your love for them and to
bring you closer together. Becoming One Flesh Ephesians 5:31, “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united
to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”
Rejection and the fear of rejection did not stop Jesus!
He was determined, and persistent in his ministry. Even to the point of death on
the cross for you and me. Jesus gave us authority over Satan and his
demons.
Jesus was moved by the Holy Spirit whether people
accepted him or not. Jesus knows all about rejection. He understands how we feel
when we’re rejected because he experienced it so powerfully and
personally.
God cares about you! You are Loved, Valued and
Accepted. We must show our spouse how much they are loved, valued and accepted
not just by our words but also by our actions.
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have
drawn you with unfailing kindness." Jeremiah 31:3 God draws us to Him in the
same way we are to be drawn to our spouse.
"These people who survived the killing. Israel, out
looking for a place to rest, met God out looking for them!" God told them, "I've
never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love! And so
now I'll start over with you and build you up again," Jeremiah 31:3 Message
Bible.
Are you hurt? The best medicine is God's Love + Love
Others. We need to stop being selfish in the frame that we believe others owe us
anything. We need to learn to care about other people and then the pain will go
away.
Make a Decision. Live in God's Love.
Don't allow the rejection from a few stop you from
blessing others – especially your spouse!
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