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From Gloom to Glamour: Embracing Rejection as a Stepping Stone to Greatness



"And Gilead's wife bare him sons; and his wife's sons grew up, and they thrust out Jephthah, and said unto him, Thou shalt not inherit in our father's house; for thou art the son of a strange woman. Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered vain men to Jephthah, and went out with him. And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel. And it was so, that when the children of Ammon made war against Israel, the elders of Gilead went to fetch Jephthah out of the land of Tob: And they said unto Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.” – Judges 11:2-6.

In our human experiences, rejection is a common thread that weaves through the lives of many. It is an inevitable part of our journey, often leaving us in a state of gloom. Yet, within the shadows of rejection lies the potential for a transformation so profound, that it can turn our darkest moments into a glamorous tale of triumph. This is the essence of Jephthah’s story—a narrative of man’s rejection and God’s acceptance.

Jephthah’s life is a testament to the duality of rejection. Cast out for being the son of another woman, he faced the harsh reality of societal standards and expectations. But Jephthah chose not to wallow in bitterness; instead, he forged a grand purpose for himself and others, turning his gloomy situation into one of glamour and greatness.

Society often measures value by affluence, education, position, and influence. Yet, these are transient and can never truly define our worth. Like Jephthah, I have faced rejection and disdain. But my self-worth remains unshaken, for it is rooted in biblical principles, not the fickle opinions of others.

My value stems from my origin—I am a creation of God, bearing the image of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:45–48). I am valuable not because of what I possess, but because of who I am (Genesis 1:26), the price paid for my salvation (1 John 4:5–10), and the potential of what I can become. My purpose, prearranged by God (Rom 8:28–30), is independent of human approval.

To you, the reader who may feel the sting of rejection, remember that your value is not dictated by society. You are valuable because you are a child of God, redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus. The value you hold is intrinsic and eternal.

If you’ve been rejected due to age, education, appearance, skin colour, gender, or financial status, take heart. Like Jephthah, you can create a purpose from rejection. God’s grace is sufficient to transform that rejection into remarkable achievements. With God’s approval, no one can invalidate you. Those who once despised you will recognize and seek the value within you.

As you navigate the waters of rejection, consider these questions:

  1. How are you responding to the rejection you face?
  2. How can you apply God’s Word to cope with the rejection you’re experiencing?

Let us declare together Psalms 23:5 over our lives:

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.” Amen!

In embracing rejection, we find the courage to rise above it, allowing God’s grace to lead us from gloom to the glamour of fulfilling our divine destiny.

May the abundance of God's grace be with you!

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