When people reject God—not you

When you share your faith and face rejection, it can feel deeply personal—but it’s not. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from 1 Samuel 8:7, where God tells the prophet Samuel, “Do everything they say to you… they are rejecting Me, not you.” Samuel felt discouraged when Israel demanded a king, but God reminded him that the people’s rebellion was against the Lord, not against His servant. Pastor John encourages believers to remember this truth today: when someone rejects your witness or resists God’s truth, they’re not rejecting you—they’re rejecting Him. This episode will strengthen your confidence to share your faith with courage and compassion, knowing God Himself stands with you.