“Samuel was very upset with their request and went to the Lord for advice. Do as they say, the Lord replied, for it is me they are rejecting, not you…” (1 Samuel 8:6-7 NLT).
The saying that’s been going around as of late is true: It’s not about me, it’s all about Him.
It’s a timeless truth. The Bible reveals that to be so…
The folks you know who ignore your invitations to church, shun your mention of the gospel and make light of your decision to live for Christ, are not doing those things against you. They’re rejecting God.
It’s all about Him.
No one is exempt from His holiness and the conviction that comes when we stand up against it. There is no one who can honestly tell us they don’t believe in God; everyone does. What they do with Him is another story.
Be very careful about taking it personally. It’s not about you. Continue to share, that’s what He’s asked you to do. Keep inviting; it’s your calling as one of His. Never stop living for Him. They notice.
Malinda Edgell
Illinois
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for the West Virginia State Ladies Retreat meeting this weekend at Bradley Free Will Baptist Church.
