Despised and Rejected

Isaiah chapter 53 speaks prophetically of Jesus Christ:

“He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.”
—Isaiah 53:3

Much has been written about the cruel treatment Jesus suffered at the hands of the Roman soldiers. Yet considerably less is said about the pain of being despised, rejected and hated by the very people He came to save.

We live in a world where people are expected to follow the crowd and accept whatever society declares to be right. The life of an unborn child can be rejected and ended simply because that child is unwanted. That precious life, created by God, is despised before it has even had the opportunity to enter the world.

In England, when a council covered a tree to prevent birds from nesting in it, there was a great public outcry. People were rightly concerned for the welfare of the birds. Yet where is that same compassion and concern for unborn children? Wildlife should be protected, but surely human life—created in the image of God—should also be valued and defended.

Throughout history, many Christians have been imprisoned, persecuted and murdered because of their faith in Jesus Christ. This persecution continues in many countries today, yet much of the world remains as quiet as a church mouse.

Jesus warned His followers:

“If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.”
—John 15:18

A Christian who truly lives for God may sometimes be despised and rejected—not because they have done wrong, but because they love the Saviour and refuse to deny His truth. Nevertheless, we must continue to stand faithfully, speak with compassion and follow Christ, remembering that He was despised and rejected before us.

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                  27th August 2016