Why do some people seem to have more value than others in God’s family? Why is it that certain people or groups always seem to get preferential treatment over others? Is it because they are pretty? Often. Is it because of a special talent or amazing accomplishment? Quite likely. Is it because of who they know, what their last name is or how much money they have or how successful they are? Maybe. Is it because they are more important? No. Is it because God loves them more? Never. Is it because they deserve it? Absolutely not! Apart from Christ we are all equal and all deserve Hell. In Christ we are all equally worthy of His inheritance…and equally loved. So, if we are to love like Christ and treat others as better than ourselves…why does this happen?
God loves each of us and values each of us the same and He considers all of us worthy to die for. I think this kind of thing may break God’s heart more than any other because the first and greatest commandment is to love…His way. But alas…we are still human aren’t we?
Take courage bottom dwellers. People who have been rejected or put on a list as the least here on earth…will be exalted in Heaven. I know your heart is broken but remember that God is near to the brokenhearted. He collects all your tears…doesn’t miss a single one. Just look to His face and nothing else will matter! I know it’s so hard not to be negative and not to be angry and not to cry out for justice. I know that rejection fuels your sense of worthlessness and hopelessness which doesn’t help you to gain popularity. In fact, it just makes the problem worse. Remember, self-pity and depression are self-focused. Just look to God and focus on His glory and majesty and unconditional love and power…and think about how He is King of all Kings and His love for you is perfect. Focus on Him and pleasing Him….and all that He has for you. There is no better way to overcome bitterness and self-pity. There is no greater victory over rejection and despair! His love is so perfect and so wonderful…and nobody in this world or in your church can satisfy that longing like He can. When you do this…it won’t matter if you are the most popular or the most invisible person in your congregation! You will be able to smile and spread joy despite the worst rejection and ridicule!
But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then. – Matthew 19:30 NLT
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. – Psalm 34:18 NLT
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. – Psalm 56:8 NLT
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