Rejected for Christ Rejected for Christ TGIF Today God Is First by Os Hillman August 16, 2006 And they took offense at Him.... - Matthew 13:57 Jesus taught in the synagogue in the community He grew up in. He was raised as a local carpenter's son. No one saw any miraculous powers in this young boy's life. But something changed as He became older. "Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?" Those in the community could not reconcile God's work in someone they thought they knew simply as the carpenter's son. God brings every person who is committed to Him out of their normal routine into a new revelation of Himself that impacts others. Is the move of God so evident in your life that it invites scrutiny from friends or coworkers? Jesus confronted the issues of His day without fear of being rejected. A life of obedience will be an affront to the systems of this world. When God begins His deeper work in you, it will be a stumbling block to those around you. When you are rejected for Christ, consider that Christ is affirming His call on your life and you are becoming a threat to the kingdom of darkness. How many of satan's workers do you suppose have been assigned to thwart God's activity in your life? Those who sit in a pew from week to week and never speak the name of Christ in the workplace require few opponents because they represent no threat to the kingdom of darkness. How are you impacting the kingdom of darkness? God has called you and me to impact the lives around us for His Kingdom. Your words may be an affront to those around you; do not fear this. God will use your words and life to draw others to Himself. You are His ambassador in the workplace. He has placed you there for this time to extend life to those who live in darknes much love to you,Kathy/simikathy.com

Amen, Kathy.

 Your statement is correct.  Also, there are those who claim to know Him, but are "relaxed and satisfied" with doing little or nothing for Him.  They don't  speak about Him and don't want to "stir up problems".  They also will often think you are over-zealous and should soft pedal it so you don't upset anyone.  Our goal should not be to upset people, but as you said, if you know Him and really live for Him, His presence will stir others and upset them.  God will use us to point others to Christ when we are usable and willing...

Kathy,

Thank you for alowing me to post on this very important fourm.

A very good lession and for all to learn and use in there daily lives.

Jesus was the best recruiter that ever lived and the best net worker that ever lived!

Jesus said,"follow me and I will make you fishers of men"

Only recruiteing 12 and sending them out to duplacate to the MILLIONS still recruiteing today and till the day He returns.

I'm currently writeing a group of letters on the subject to be posted soon on several blogs and the like.

Thanks again Kathy and as allways,

 

Hi Kathy,

Thanks for inviting me to your forum on "Rejected For Christ". We are indeed ambassadors in and outside of the workplace. We are all here for a reason, and we should help those individuals who are living in darkness, to see the light!

Linda