Monday, June 8, 2026

Have you somehow been punished or pushed out? Does it get you down some days? Sorry about that.

When the world rejects or casts you out (it's what many like to do), Jesus offers a loving refuge. In Scripture, Jesus explicitly warned his followers they would be mocked, mistreated, scoffed at, and expelled from the synagogues (e.g., John 16:2). 

In response to this rejection, Jesus draws near, comforts, and welcomes those who are cast out.

Look in the gospels, when the religious leaders cast out those who believed in Him—such as that blind man healed in John 9—Jesus actively sought the outcast out, revealed Himself fully to him, and brought him into His own fold (see John 9:34-38).

Whenever the world pushes you out, TIME OUT.. Jesus takes you in, offering rest, peace, and eternal fellowship in Him with his family. 

Deceived and puffed-up family members who (like to falsely) play the victims and seek to then punish, train, and exlude you, Christian parents (who have raised them and yet done no wrong), have actually made you the more fortunate ones in the family. 

Last days right now -- that's what God in the Bible calls these days. Believer, in Christ, your life is blessed apart from those who choose to see everything differently, who are "superior types (in their attitudes and like to train, cut-off, or cancel)," who have intentionally turned themselves so arrogant in the name of smart setting proper boundaries. 

Hey, we parents have each other, our relatives, our Father God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the warmhearted church family. More than enough. 

"But when thou hast God for thy portion, thou hast more than all else put together. In Him every want is met, whether in life or in death. With God for thy portion thou art rich indeed, for He will supply thy need, comfort thy heart, assuage thy grief, guide thy steps, be with thee in the dark valley, and then take thee home, to enjoy Him as thy portion for ever." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon

"Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:25-26

When family members opt to point the finger downward, falsely accuse, misrepresent, reject, exclude, or seek to punish faithful Christian parents who have done no wrong, they initially cause some pain, sure (we've all that that before). They may intend some harm, but God can use even that painful experience for good to bless you.. The loss is real, can't deny that.. yet it does not diminish the grace or the believer's true inheritance.  

  • Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
    • What!?: God does not necessarily cause every bad or painful event, but He allows some things to be sifted through his fingers into our lives. We didn't invite those things. He actively orchestrates and redeems all situations (the good, the bad, and the painful) for the ultimate benefit of those who trust in Jesus.
  • Romans 8:29: "For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters."
    • What!?: Repentance, faith, and regeneration ar so important. This verse answers what the "good" is. It is not necessarily earthly comfort or happiness here, but spiritual transformation. God's plan is to shape believers to become like Jesus Christ. That's why he allows some hard things into our lives.
    • There are indeed a lot of blessings to daily thank the Lord for and we can also give praise to him in all circumstances. Not necessarily for all circumstances.

    1 Thessalonians 5:18."Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." (NIV)

    Ephesians 5:20: "Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

    Philippians 4:6: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

    Colossians 3:17: "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."

    Psalm 107:1: "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."

    Our hope has never rested ultimately in human approval, family acceptance, or earthly relationships. People let us down. Even some Christians might lay you down. God won't. People repeatedly push you out because they were never a part of you. Their family is that of the cold world system, not the church family you enjoy fellowshipping with.

    We have the Lord Himself inside. You called upon his name. You turned to him and invited him in, right? We have our Father in heaven, our Savior Jesus Christ, leading as Lord, the indwelling comforting Holy Spirit, the warm family of God, and the good unchanging promises of Scripture. No person can take those treasures away. from you parents. Be encouraged and keep on believing. It's too early to quit praying.

    The believer who has God as his own portion possesses far greater riches than anything this world can offer people. 

    Human relationships may fail you, but God will never leave you or forsake you, believer. That's his promise. He will never, no never abandon His children. God supplies every need, comforts every sorrow, strengthens every weakness, guides every step, walks with us through every dark valley, and will one day bring us safely home to Himself.

    "I often feel very grateful to God that I have undergone fearful depression. I know the borders of despair and the horrible brink of that gulf of darkness into which my feet have almost gone. But hundreds of times I have been able to give a helpful grip to brethren and sisters who have come into that same condition, which grip I could never have given if I had not known their deep despondency." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon

    They scoff at our evangelistic zeal and passion, but it remains our determination by faith to bring some willing lovers of truth (open to what's really so) home with us.

    "When thou hast God for thy portion, thou hast far more than all else put together."Charles H. Spurgeon

    There are lots of them in our world. Jesus said there would be. Simply forgive those isolated fools deep in your heart. Listen, you don't have to block them completely oust or cut them off the way they like to oust you. I say, limit your time together with carnal Christians, with dead religious folk, with cultists who don't want to hear the truth, with the close-minded lost folk aka "know it all worldly people" who are not open to Bible truth.. those who try to hurt, train or oppress their own parents when that is not called for. 

    This weirdness probably started in their hearts long ago. Maybe at/in the wrong school, and remained seditious and secretive without you knowing. Sadly, most adults (calloused, hard-hearted or seared) do not change. They must be born again, we all must, because Jesus said: "You must be born again" John 3. They weren't born right the first time. None were. 

    There are other warm-hearted, non-deceived people in your future who are open to the true gospel message and all the truths God has given to us through the Scriptures.

    The Christian's greatest treasure is not what has been lost due to their push, push, push with judgmental condemnation, but Who remains in their life forever! KnowGod.org

    There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 

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