Why did Jesus reject a formerly mentally ill man from going with him? The story is in Mark 5:18-20 and it is a great object lesson for us. As we see our earnest requests declined at times, it is obvious that many of us do not handle rejection well. Our focus is on the desired result and we have not given thought to alternatives. The man now healed of his demons, showed remarkable mental health as he faced rejection. Instead of getting upset, he focused on the alternative suggestion made by Jesus. It was not his place to be one of the twelve, but his calling was to go and tell "everything the Lord has done for you and how merciful he has been." We too are given a similar assignment. What has God done for us? Can we start with life, breath and health? How merciful has God been?
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