Scripture Focus: Exodus 2:14–15 (NIV)
“The man said, ‘Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you thinking of killing me as you killed the Egyptian?’ Then Moses was afraid and thought, ‘What I did must have become known.’ When Pharaoh heard of this, he tried to kill Moses, but Moses fled from Pharaoh and went to live in Midian...”
Devotional:
Rejection is one of those experiences that leave a sting. It shakes your confidence and can easily make you question your value or even your calling. That’s exactly where Moses found himself. He had stepped in to protect a fellow Hebrew, but instead of being applauded, he was scorned: “Who made you ruler and judge over us?” That question echoed loudly enough to send him into hiding.
But here’s the twist, what looked like rejection was actually redirection. Moses wasn’t being discarded; he was being sent to the wilderness for preparation.
In Midian, Moses didn’t just hide, he learned. He became a shepherd, a husband, and a father. He spent years in quietness and obscurity, but those were the years God used to shape his character, humble his heart, and teach him leadership from the ground up.
Many of us want to walk straight into purpose without detours, but God often uses rejection as a tool to reroute us. Like Moses, your rejection may not be the end of your influence, it might be the start of your preparation.
Think about it:
- Joseph was rejected by his brothers before becoming a ruler.
- David was overlooked before he was anointed.
- Jesus Himself was rejected by the very people He came to save.
So if you’re in a season of rejection, don’t let shame take root. Instead, ask: What is God preparing me for in this wilderness?
God doesn’t waste rejection. He transforms it. You may not see the bigger picture now, but later you’ll realize that what felt like being pushed aside was really God pulling you into alignment with His greater plan.
Contemporary Example:
A young woman once applied for a job that seemed like her dream role. She made it to the final interview but didn’t get selected. She was devastated. But that disappointment led her to take up a short-term contract role, where she developed new skills and met key mentors. A year later, she was hired by a bigger organization that matched her deeper purpose. Looking back, she realized the first “no” was God’s way of guiding her to a better “yes.”
Prayer:
Father, thank You for turning rejection into redirection. Help me not to wallow in the pain of being dismissed, but to embrace the process You’re using to prepare me. I trust that You’re leading me to something greater, even when the path isn’t clear. Strengthen me to grow where I’ve been planted, and use this season to shape me for Your purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Scriptures for Further Reflection:
- Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him…”
- Isaiah 55:8–9 – “For my thoughts are not your thoughts…”
- 1 Peter 5:6 – “Humble yourselves… that He may lift you up in due time.”
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