Ancestral Blessings,
I begin today’s Blast with this thought: Next to the armor of God, one of the most powerful things you can wear, is confidence. Confidence in one’s self will make the difference between living a joyful life versus merely getting through another day. Confidence in God and in one’s self is no doubt why Paul declared: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Having said this, one of the greatest deterrents to one’s confidence, is when they feel that they are rejected by others. While some may say that they care less when others reject them, in truth, rejection effects everyone and has a way of making all of us feel “some kind of way.” This Sunday, I want to teach around the theme of the rejection that Joseph experienced. Moreso, I want to teach on how to overcome the experience of being rejected. As Minister Lecrae once said: "If you live for people’s acceptance, you will die from their rejection.” We don’t live for people's acceptance, we thrive because we have God’s approval.
So for this Sunday, please return again to Genesis the 37th Chapter, and Romans the 8th Chapter, and read those chapters in their entirety. I do pray to see you this Sunday, but if not, be sure to catch us online for another Word from the Lord.
Peace,
Pastor Mark W. Thompson
