To feel rejected just because someone rejects you for the gospel.
It’s like saying we are feeling rejected just because someone decline an offer we got for a steal on the Internet.
It sounds funny and silly, isn’t it? We can overcome the fear of rejection by not taking rejection too personally when sharing the gospel.
Remember, you are just the messenger, not the Messiah.
As the world is blinded by power, possessions, and prestige, we need to train ourselves harder to appeal to them that everyone needs the gospel.
The art of sharing the gospel is to understand the needs of the people and the value of the gospel can bring.
That’s why Jesus said it will be hard for the rich to enter the kingdom of God because people who are usually rich has not much needs. This also applies to those who think they are self-sufficient and make things happen on their own.
The Parable of the Dinner shows us how to share the gospel. The poor, disabled, blind, and limping all have one thing in common: they have a need.
- The poor: those who have lack.
- The disabled: those who cannot depend on themselves.
- The blind: those without purpose.
- The limping: those who are hurt
Everyone will have needs in their lives at some stage. Hence, I believe why Jesus pointed out that harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few.
As for the rich, it may seem hard, but Jesus said with God all things are possible. He will help you reach out to especially those who are difficult by identifying their needs.