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My fingers traced the ancient text, the letters etched into the parchment by a hand long turned to dust. Rejection. It was a bitter pill to swallow, but history had proven it time and again. Humanity had a knack for turning its back on the divine, especially when pride was at stake.
Take Jesus, for example. He’d walked among us, offering nothing but love and wisdom. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and preached a gospel of selfless love. Yet what was His reward? A crown of thorns and a cross.
He’d been rejected by those in power, crucified for daring to challenge their authority. But He’d known it would happen. He’d willingly laid down His life for us all.
A soft sigh escaped my lips as I leaned back against the cool stone wall of the chapel. It wasn’t just Jesus who’d been rejected – God Himself had been turned away time and time again.
It was like Moses and Pharaoh all over again. Moses had warned Pharaoh of the consequences of his actions, yet God had hardened Pharaoh’s heart so that His power could be demonstrated through the Exodus.
Perhaps history was repeating itself. Maybe God was hardening the hearts of our world leaders, setting the stage for another divine demonstration. An exodus of His church, perhaps?
I closed my eyes, my mind swirling with thoughts. We were all part of this grand narrative, whether we liked it or not. Each of us had a choice to make – would we stand with God or against Him?
It reminded me of that fateful day in the desert when Moses had drawn a line in the sand. Those who had worshiped the golden calf had crossed over to one side, only to be struck down by their own kin.
A shiver ran down my spine at the memory. We were at another crossroads now – would we choose God or ourselves? The answer seemed clear to me, but would others see it the same way?
Only time would tell. For now, all I could do was bear witness to His truth and pray that others would hear.
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