How can we trust God's plan when facing rejection, like Moses in Acts 7:29? Context: Moses Faces Bitter Rejection Acts 7:29: “At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons.” • Moses tried to intervene for his fellow Israelites, assuming they would understand his calling (Exodus 2:11-14). • Instead, they pushed him away: “Who made you ruler and judge over us?”—wounding words that forced him into forty years of obscurity. • From a human standpoint, the plan looked shattered; yet God’s timetable was right on schedule (Acts 7:30). God Uses Rejection to Redirect • Rejection removed Moses from Egypt’s palace culture so he could learn shepherding—exactly what he would do for Israel (Exodus 3:1). • Midian became a training ground where pride was stripped and dependence on God deepened (Numbers 12:3). • The burning bush encounter happened only after Moses had been “set aside.” Rejection positioned him for revelation (Acts 7:31-34). Why We Can Trust God’s Plan 1. His sovereignty over every detour • “The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD” (Psalm 37:23-24). 2. His purpose presses through human opposition • Joseph’s brothers meant evil, “but God intended it for good” (Genesis 50:20). 3. His timing is flawless • Israel’s deliverance aligned with the 400-year prophecy (Genesis 15:13). 4. His character guarantees faithfulness • “God is not a man, that He should lie” (Numbers 23:19). 5. His plan centers on eternal, not just immediate, outcomes • “Our momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4:17). Practical Steps When You Feel Rejected • Retreat into God’s presence instead of resentment—pour out your heart like David (Psalm 62:8). • Rehearse His promises aloud: Romans 8:28; Proverbs 3:5-6; Jeremiah 29:11. • Serve faithfully in the “Midian” season—small, hidden tasks are kingdom training (Colossians 3:23-24). • Remember that Christ Himself was “rejected by men, but chosen and precious to God” (1 Peter 2:4). Our Savior walks this road with us. • Watch for doors He opens that could never be forced by human effort (Revelation 3:7-8). Encouraging Scriptures for Ongoing Confidence • Isaiah 55:8-9—His thoughts higher than ours. • Deuteronomy 31:8—He goes before you; do not be discouraged. • Psalm 27:10—“Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.” • 2 Timothy 1:12—“I know whom I have believed.” • Hebrews 13:5-6—He will never leave nor forsake. Rejection may exile us to a wilderness, but that wilderness often proves to be the hallway between calling and fulfillment. Stay the course; God’s plan is still perfectly intact. |
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