The Phaneroo Devotion: Favour or Rejection? Know the Difference
Apostle Grace Lubega
Psalm 5:12 (KJV): “For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.”
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When you experience opposition or resistance from others, it is important to discern whether you are dealing with rejection or whether it is the favour of God at work in your life.
So, what is the difference between the two?
If someone greater than you, someone with more power, position, or influence and the grace to advance you, denies you, resists you, or shuts a door in your face, that could be rejection. Why? Because greatness is designed to invite, lift, and make room. In such moments, pray and allow God to show you the reason behind that rejection.
But if someone you are greater than, someone who sees your potential, calling, or rising light fights you, mocks you, or distances themselves from you, that may not be rejection. That is most probably favour in action. They are reacting to something on your life that exposes their insecurity.
So the next time you face opposition, do not immediately assume you are failing. Ask yourself: Is this person truthfully ahead of me or behind me? Are they resisting my growth because they see what I am becoming, or do I need to be prepared more to stand in the places of greatness? The wisdom to distinguish between these two will help you know how to respond correctly to each situation.
FURTHER STUDY: Genesis 37:18–20, John 15:18–19
GOLDEN NUGGET: The next time you face opposition, do not immediately assume you are failing. Ask yourself: Is this person truthfully ahead of me or behind me? Are they resisting my growth because they see what I am becoming, or do I need to be prepared more to stand in the places of greatness? The wisdom to distinguish between these two will help you know how to respond correctly to each situation.
PRAYER: Loving Father, thank You for the favour on my life. I handle it with grace and strength. I look to You as my greatest qualification. I remain focused on Your plan for my life, and refuse to be distracted by the opinions of people who seek to derail me from the path You have set before me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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