The Rejection of Rejection

Unthinkable,irrational,impossible to conceive!The Trinitytorn asunder.The sonwrenched from his Father.Salvation realized.I amthe liar.I amthe thief.I amthe gossip.I amthe rebel.I have wanted my own wayinmy own timeat my appointed place.I have rebelledagainst your lawand I haveset up my own.I denyyour kingshipwhile buildinga kingdom of my own.I thinkmy wisdomis wiser than yours.I thinkmy planis better than yours.I cravethe sovereigntythat only you should have.But you didthe inconceivable;you accomplishedthe undoable.Your stoodin my placeand you satisfiedGod’s wrath.But in the process,the three in onewas torn in two.In the process,the three in onewas torn in two.In the process,the Fatherdid the most painful thingthat has ever been done.He turned his backon you.You withstoodthis painso that I would never have to.You took myrejectionso that I would only ever haveacceptance.So that I canrest assured,I canlive in hope,I canenjoy true peace,because I knowthat you are always with me.For long agoon the crossyour rejectionwas, for me,the final rejection of rejection._________________________________And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46Contemplate the amazing love of Christ that compelled him go to the cross on your behalf.Christ was rejected for your sins--prayerfully thank him for covering them.For further study and encouragement, read Isaiah 53.