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Shelter for the Rejected Bible in one year: 1 Samuel – Luke 10:1–24 Have mercy , my God, have mercy , for in you I take refuge. Psalm 57:1 Today's Scriptures & Insight: Psalm 57 George Whitefield (–70) was one of the most talented and effective preachers in history, leading thousands to faith in Jesus. But his life was not without controversy. His practice of preaching outdoors (to accommodate large crowds) was sometimes criticized by those who questioned his motives and felt that he should speak only within the four walls of a church building. Whitefield's epitaph sheds light on his response to the harsh words of others: "I am content to wait until Doomsday for clarification of my character; and after I'm dead, I don't want another epitaph than this: 'Here's George Whitefield, what kind of man he was, the big day he'll find out.' " In the Old Testament, when David faced harsh criticism from others, he also trusted God. When Saul falsely accused David of leading a rebellion and was forced to hide from the army approaching Saul in a cave, David described being "in the midst of lions," among "men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords" (Psalm 57:4). But even in that difficult place, he turned to God and found comfort in Him: "For great is thy love, coming to heaven; your faithfulness comes to heaven" (vers. 10). When others misunderstand or reject us, God is our "refuge" (v. 1). May He be praised forever for His unwavering and merciful love! Reflect & Pray How does housing in God's mercy help you when you are discouraged? How can you show His love to another? Abba Father, I praise you that I can be accepted by You forever by Your . Today I take refuge in Your perfect love. 
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We just keep on, keeping on.... living, doing, and saying what we believe is pleasing to the Lord. Sometimes, being accepted by God brings rejection by people. It is what it is. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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