{"id":3331,"date":"2013-08-21T06:00:21","date_gmt":"2013-08-21T13:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonline.us\/dailyevotional\/?p=3331"},"modified":"2013-08-20T16:14:35","modified_gmt":"2013-08-20T23:14:35","slug":"be-glad-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/be-glad-3\/","title":{"rendered":"BE GLAD!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Psalm 118:22-24<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.\u00a0 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

From time to time I have experienced harsh rejection, but nothing remotely compared to the rejection Jesus encountered. It started with snide remarks and innuendos.\u00a0 Comments became accusations with no basis, so it was hard to endure.\u00a0 Have you ever been there?\u00a0 False statements were made and I suddenly found myself feeling like an animal being pursued by hunters ready for the kill.<\/p>\n

My reason for writing about it is to give you a hope and a confidence. Even though you may be rejected by men, you are never rejected by our heavenly Father. Jesus experienced the rejection of the religious leaders of His day, and many of us experience rejection in our life.\u00a0 My desire is to offer some encouragement when we face rejection.<\/p>\n

When we encounter rejection in our lives—whether in the home, at church, at work, or wherever it may be—turn it over to the Lord.\u00a0 Write down on paper what you are encountering and present it to Him in prayer.\u00a0 Keep your eyes fixed steadfastly upon Him and know that He will never, ever reject you.<\/p>\n

I pray that there may be one or two of you out there who are able to relate to this, and I hope that this will be God’s way of sending you assurance.\u00a0 I had those who gave me assurance during my ordeal and it was a blessing. Since God has given us this day—BE GLAD AND REJOICE IN IT!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!<\/p>\n

—Pastor Cecil<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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