Daily Archive

I Samuel 8:7 NKJV And the Lord said to Samuel, “Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them.

God wanted to rule over and lead Israel. Samuel took it personally when Israel wanted a visible king to rule over them rather than an invisible God. Samuel was informed that they aren’t rejecting him, but God. 

We may want people to get saved and have a real relationship with God. When we tell them about God’s love and how Jesus died for their sins, they may reject or mock what we’re offering. We don’t need to take it personal. They’re not rejecting us, but God.

If they reject or mock our beliefs, our flesh may want to respond. We may want to defend our God, belittle their beliefs, and let them know they’re going straight to hell.

First of all, God doesn’t need us to defend Him. He would still be God if no one believes in Him. Secondly, belittling someone’s beliefs doesn’t display the love of God. It shows that we’re immature and no different than the rest of the world. And although it’s true that people are destined for hell if they don’t accept Jesus, it helps no one if it’s coming from our flesh and not out of love.

Let’s continue to let the world know about Jesus Christ. Let’s continue to inform people about the benefits of living holy and being led by the Spirit. If they reject what we’re offering, know they’re not rejecting us, but God. And although He doesn’t want to see anyone perish, He’s strong enough to accept their rejection.