What direction may God be working in your rejection? Inviting you to move away from your rejection.

Matthew 19:16-22; John 6:53-58, 61-66

There are times in our lives when God calls us to move away from those who are rejecting us. Jesus himself on many occasions removed himself from the source of rejection. Sometimes this took the form of letting someone go. When the rich young ruler decided that Jesus’ demands were too great, Jesus allowed him to walk away. When a large number of his followers decided that some of his teachings were too tough, he let them go. When Judas was leaving to betray him, Jesus did not try to stop him. Sometimes he “removed himself” by not engaging in situations, such as when he chose not to answer Pilate or Herod. Other times, he physically removed himself, such as when he left his hometown after they rejected his teaching. There are times in our lives when the Holy Spirit will lead us to move away from the source of our rejection. During these times we need to step away and surrender the situation to God.

Questions for further thought:
1. Are you currently experiencing a situation that God is leading you to walk away from?
2. How can Jesus' example help you to discern when you may need to walk away from a person or situation?  

​Challenge:   If you are facing a situation you are unsure you should stay in, pray for the Spirit’s guidance, and clear direction. Find a trusted Christian friend or counselor to talk to.