Facing Rejection with Courage

In his book The Prophet in the Wilderness, Ken Cox writes:

“Some prophets say, ‘Lord, You know how I hate rejection—how I go out of my way to avoid being or feeling rejected. Help me to grow out of it.’ As prophets, we need to pray for God to give us courage to face those who distrust, dislike, or resent us for whatever reason. There are those who look down on you, who think they have you figured out. Ask God to help you love them while refusing to compromise your integrity. Ask God to forgive you where you’ve been afraid.”

I was reading this book this morning, and when I came across that paragraph, it jumped off the page. Although the book is written specifically for prophets, the truth of this message reaches far beyond the prophetic call. It is a word for every believer.

In today’s world, simply being a Christian can invite rejection—and at times, even persecution. The moment you choose to stand for truth or walk in obedience, you may encounter misunderstanding, resistance, or outright hostility.

That passage also reminded me of the Apostle Paul when he spoke about his sufferings. He wasn’t boasting, and he wasn’t complaining. He was encouraging believers. He wanted them to know they were not alone in what they were facing.

There is something strengthening about that realization. When we understand that others are also enduring hardship, it gives us resolve. We recognize that we are part of something much larger than ourselves, and we gain courage to keep pressing forward.

Rejection hurts, but we do not face it alone. We can ask God to strengthen us. We can ask Him to help us love those who oppose us. And we can choose not to shrink back in fear.

Integrity matters.
Compassion matters.
And courage is something God is always willing to supply.

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