Never expect to be accepted all of the time by all of the people, move so when you are a visionary and a carrier of God’s virtue. Even God Himself was rejected. He said to Samuel, “… It is not you they have rejected but they have rejected me as King over them” (ISam.8:7), and so I wonder why you begin a pity party when your opinions, gifts and even you yourself are not accepted or celebrated.

God has passed through and is still passing through being rejected – even though human beings write capital “H” when writing the pronoun “Him” and big “G” when writing the noun “God”. Man is being worked upon by the enemy (Satan) to reject their help and deliverance. Moses was a deliverer that was rejected;

“…Who made you ruler and judge over us?” Exo.2:14

When Pilate gave options to the Jews between Jesus and the confusionist (Barabbas), their answer was spontaneous;

“Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas”, Luke23:18

By implication, they meant, “Away with peace, truth, salvation, and release unto us confusion”. WE MUST ALL BE WARNED. WATCH OUT FOR WHAT YOU REJECT!

One of the tools the enemy has released into the Church (as we are in these last days) is rejecting the good and romancing the BAD. But of course, the BAD will never present itself as bad. It will always come as the GOOD – because Satan will ALWAYS present himself as an angel of light. But for as many who are in the LIGHT, and who are SINCERELY panting for the GOOD, Satan will always remain Satan, however bright he tries to paint himself.

God had instructed (led) Samuel to go to Jesse’s house and anoint (decide) who would become the next King of Israel (ISam.16). Jesse had paraded “all” his sons before Samuel. I can imagine Samuel’s head tilted at an acute angle with his upper and lower lip tucked inside his mouth, looking very Spiritual (after all, he was led). Jesse had concluded that Samuel must have come to the wrong place since “all” of his sons had appeared. He had completely forgotten (rejected) the lad called David (rejection personified) in the field. But, alas! THE REJECTED WAS THE SELECTED. Guys, watch out for the rejected!

Joseph had a revelation. He had sincerely “shared” it with his elder brothers, or older brethren. Perhaps he had only tried to express how spiritual he was in “receiving” from God. Let me just pause here and drop this: WHEN YOU “SHARE YOUR VISION WHERE YOU GREW UP (your local environment), THE RESPONSE YOU’LL LIKELY GET IS MOCKERY, SCORN AND HATRED. Why? Because they’ve known you from the scratch!

The elder brothers (older brethren) had now developed this envy and bitterness (I don’t have much space to explain). They had determined to kill him and see “how his dream would come to pass.” BEWARE OF DREAM KILLERS! Consequently, Joseph was neglected and rejected (sold). The funny point is, this guy had not even become a ruler just yet!

Brother Joseph, be careful how, where, when and with whom you share your “dreams” (goals and aspirations) – “wisdom is the principal thing, so get wisdom!” Joseph was ostracized, neglected. But, alas! THE NEGLECTED BECAME THE ELEVATED. WATCH OUT FOR THE REJECTED AND NEGLECTED! They are coming up. I said they are coming up!

Now, listen, Brother Rejected and Sister Neglected! You must never reject or neglect yourself because others do. Celebrate (with an attitude) every potential in you. The only virtue you must eschew (keep off from) is the virtue of sin. When sin is in a man’s life, the glory of God – which is the epitome of attraction and admiration – is cut off. So, do all you can (violently and vehemently) to fight every iota of sin and speck of unrighteousness in your life.

Secondly, never stop praying for the manifestations of Gods purpose in and for your life – adding patience for the right timing; “for the vision is but for an appointed time.” Habb.2:3.

Lastly, ALWAYS look good – I mean presentably decent. “…and he (Joseph) shaved his beard, trimmed his hair and changed his clothes (prison clothes)..” Gen.41:14.

Every stone that is rejected now will definitely become the head of the corner – it’s just a matter of time.

God bless you.

Courtesy; Bro. Gbenga Taiwo,

(Youth President 1998 – 2000)