“He who hears you hears Me, he who rejects you rejects Me, and he who rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me”. Luke 10:16

 During my 30 plus year career with the US Army Corps of Engineers, I would receive negative comments about my agency. The Corps was involved in many missions locally and abroad, but were often misunderstood by their policies and management practices. After a while of receiving negative comments, I felt defeated and wondered if I was really a good “fit” for this job. One day, a fellow co-worker reminded me that their negative comments were not directed at me personally, but towards the agency, and that I should not take their negative comments to heart. After receiving that pep talk, I had a better view of myself and was able to remain positive during some of the most challenging times of my employment.

 Today’s verse reminds God’s children that when you share the gospel to others and are rejected, they aren’t rejecting you, but God and what Jesus Christ did to save the world from eternal damnation Satan does his best work trying to convince you to remain quiet when around those who have no knowledge of Jesus Christ, instilling a fear of rejection. I will have to admit, this has been the case for me, and I’m sure if you are reading this blog, you too have fallen to the lie of personal rejection.

 The Jesus said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” Luke 10:2

 If you are a child of God, Jesus wants you to share the good news of what He’s done to save mankind from their sin and eternal punishment. Don’t be afraid to share this news with others, as they will either receive it and respond or reject it. One encouraging point to be made, I once heard a statistic that every child of God heard the message of salvation 7 times before making a decision for Christ. When you share the gospel, you are planting a seed of faith. It might take hold or it might die, but it’s one more opportunity for them to hear the gospel and respond in faith. Go tell the world what Jesus has done in your life! God bless!