“Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 (NIV)
It glared on my windshield. It starred me in the eye. My car got rejected, and I even had the stamp to prove it. That “X” label meant I failed the inspection. I had repairs that needed to be done. My car was checked out and found lacking. Not a major deal really just minor adjustments, easy fixes for my handy husband. Problem was he was extremely busy. Days went by and then weeks. Next thing I know, my husband went out of town and I was dodging every police car I met on the road to avoid the inevitable – the dreaded – ticket. While I can’t remove that “X” from my windshield, I can take my repaired car back to the garage and they will rip it off for me. Ever wish life could be that simple? We‘ve all felt the sting of rejection. Broken relationships, missed job opportunities, promotions or perhaps a ministry dream overlooked. While “X” marks the spot on my windshield, regardless of the things I’ve not experienced, “X” definitely doesn’t mark the spot on my life. My sweet Redeemer sealed my future with His nail pierced hands and secured my hope in His empty tomb. What the world may cast aside or reject, my God would never discard. He uses every pain, wound, hurt and disappointment to showcase His glory shining through the scars. Rejection never fits in His vocabulary and the only label we wear is “Forever His.” So if we find ourselves feeling less than what we expected, just remember God’s seal of approval is the only one we need.
“Father, help me to entrust all my disappointments into Your hands and watch in amazement as You transform them.”
For His Glory
Janet Martin
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