August 6, 2011 with 8 Comments

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Cutting your Losses

Nobody likes rejection. Nobody wants to be opposed and reviled.

When Paul got to Corinth I’m sure he had high hopes. I’m sure he expected God to do great things. I’m sure he was excited and prayerful and all things good that accompany the beginning of a journey.

In Acts 18:6 Paul was in for a surprise. His own people, the Jews, opposed him, rejected him, reviled him.

So he did what any Godly person would do.

No…he didn’t cajole them. He didn’t appeal to them. He didn’t compliment them and condone them and cater to them.

No. Paul did what any Godly person should do.

He cut his losses and left.

Sayonara. Bye bye. Your time is up. No more wasted energy. No room for resentment or bitterness or argument.

Paul simply packed up and left.

And he found a people willing to listen.

One was Titius Justus, a worshiper of God. The other Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue. Yet others were members of Crispus’ household.

And the church in Corinth was birthed.

The thing about life is that you’ve got to know when to stay, and you’ve got to know when to leave.

Sometimes, it’s best to cut your losses and leave.

Sometimes, it’s best to find the people who will listen.

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  • http://ZCxz Milo

    I agree, no spinning your wheels. Efficient use of energy. even when Jesus sent the seventy, He advised them to shake the dust off their feet if they were unwanted.

  • Gina

    Morning. energy wasted is time lost. I’ve been spinning my wheels. Doing to much. I’m now prioritizing. What is important. What is not.thank-you. Not only from me/mom/ my sister too :)

  • Jean

    Interesting that Paul actually left the temple but didn’t pack up and leave Corinth. He went NEXT DOOR to the house of Titius Justus (verse 7). The Lord had Him go to Corinth for a reason. Paul may have thought it was to preach at the temple but the Lord wanted Him to be NEXT DOOR. Sometimes, we think we’re in the right place and can work so hard in vain when all we have to do is take a short walk and be exactly where the Lord wants us to be. Often, it doesn’t make sense. Most of us think that we have to be serving at the “TEMPLE” when in actuality, God wants us to be serving our sisters in the Lord where they “live”.

  • Gina

    Amen Jean. that’s my mothers name :)

  • Rachael

    Wow, Lina! What great timing for this post…have you been following me around?! Lol! I’m just embarking on a new chapter in my life and this short/sweet message will keep me focused through the rest of the week. Thank you!

  • Gina

    You cut your loss 1st time hit
    Hit once a leopard Never changes. Sad to say it happened.And Im so over it…

  • Corina Andresen

    That’s what happened when God led me to Harvest Davenport. Through the truth of His Word He moved me past the religion I knew all my life. At that point I had to leave the church I grew up in and find another. Harvest Davenport has been one blessing upon another in my life. The church, the leaders, the worship and the people are simply amazing because they are all about glorifying the Lord. I am truely blessed and because of this church my relationship with Christ continues to mature and my life points more to Jesus every day. I’m with Paul, go where the people are listening.

  • Amber

    Sometimes Its best to give it to God and let it go. I have to do that in so many parts in my life. I’m glad that God has given me key people to lift me up and keep me focus on God.