Luke 10:13-24
Before Jesus sent out his 70, he told them something very important. He informed them that all would not accept their message. This was probably not news to the disciples, but at this point they were probably pumped up about going from city to city with their important message. They had been commissioned by their master.
However, there is an important part that they may not have considered. Read John 16 20-22.
What does Jesus say about persecution?
Does he promise that his servants will always be received well?
It is not the desciple we should focus on, but the message. They will not reject us personally, but the message. For that, Jesus says rejoice if you are rejected, because you are doing well.
The disciples return in good motivation. They are happy because the message was wll received. They healed, ministered, cast out demons and preached the gospel. They enjoyed the success of the mission.
Jesus reminded them of one fundamental thing; people were still experiencing spiritual death. He acknowleged that his followers had done great things in his name, but they should rejoice because of their spiritual life.
Do you have the same realization?
What feelings do you experience knowing that many people still reject Jesus?
Are you angered when your message is rejected?
How does this lesson encourage you about rejection?
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