Probably the greatest Sanctifying work Jesus has done to me, in me and now it’s going through me to share The Truth In Love.

My entire life I was the best, according to me, and the onlookers. I was easy going, great at whatever I tried, I was that person with a great upbringing, having zero victim mentality. Protected by God from real evil. But in my heart, God just let me stay oblivious to His Grace. I wasn’t one who wanted to get married because I liked my life and I didn’t want to change it.

Then God sent someone (my husband) with an astounding intensity to pursue me, really. No matter how hard I made it for him, the challenge. He was sent by God to keep on pursuing. And he did, baffled as to why he kept on pursuing. He too, was not thrilled at being rejected. Looking back now, I see the full picture. I love God’s hindsight!

In Christ, Now I come into a season of rejection. What is this? Completely appalled, I still seek The Lord. And God reveals His heart to me as He fills me with Himself. He whispers, “Do not move. Do not be moved. Listen to My Words. I will sharpen you like iron, I am making you beautiful, hold on to nothing, only Me” He tells me. All of which, through tears I find that hard to believe, but somehow by Faith I do believe and my Resolve In Christ continues to grow and my countenance is changed to a childlike face, bold as a lion. I’m Resolving to Live and Love. Jesus is Everything to me. He has made Himself so mercifully EVERYTHING to me.

That valley of tears are not wasted, in fact, it is His Grace to me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9‭-‬10

Accolades or Rejection? Which would you prefer? Any normal person would obviously like to receive accolades over rejection. But In Christ we aren’t normal, whatever you think normal is.

In Christ we seek neither. We are not to be moved by either.“But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is Christ therefore a minister of sin? Certainly not! For if I build again those things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.Galatians 2:17‭-‬20

Whatever life throws your way, nothing is for you, only Christ Is. Learn from Him and move on. Behold none of it. Jesus. What an amazing Savior demonstrating perfectly His Love and obedience to the Father. He never waivers under pressure and temptation and He never took to heart all the accolades given Him by people who loved Him for a time. He knew He didn’t come to the earth for Himself. When Peter said “no you can’t die”, Jesus didn’t feel good that He had a kind friend looking after Him, He said “get behind me Satan” (Matthew 16:22-28). When Peter said he would never reject His Savior, Jesus didn’t say “that’s awesome I’m so glad you love me that much.” No Jesus said, Peter, you will deny me 3 times (Matthew 26:33-35, Mark 14:29-31, John 13:37-38). Peter struggled as long as he sought things for himself.Jesus looked at the heart of Peter and saw his consuming nature. Like Peter, We are too busy, feeling our heart. Good grief it’s no wonder we get caught in the trap of the devil’s snare so often. Our hearts soar at the accolades and our hearts are appalled at the rejections. We are no different than the world, the unbelievers. Where are The True followers of Christ. Preaching Christ Crucified??!We have this spiritual work every day when we get to amazing things. It’s a spiritual high truly when we do what we consider “good things” for others (my rebuke is, only Jesus is Good) 💗 because if I hold onto the work, instead of giving it all to God, I’ve already missed God. What a Joy it is in God’s Kingdom to take care of the least of these, to share The Love of Jesus.The blessings are to pray to give it to God, praying throughout and when we are done we give it to God. Otherwise we have this despair over what happened yesterday, or even an hour ago, the spiritual high is gone. We are dwelling a little too long in the task given by God.Moving on.Are you here on earth for yourself? Or are you focused on The Truth that you are In Christ. Be consumed In Christ! Glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

In Him,

Rachel