Is a powerful and life-limiting force. Because acceptance is never guaranteed. There are simply too many factors outside of our control. We can’t make anyone say “yes” to us. Taking a step towards someone always bears inherent risk.
We fear being rejected, so we don’t make the phone call. We don’t apply for the job. We don’t send out the invitation. We don’t ask for the date. We don’t make the appointment. We don’t give the presentation. We don’t try out for the team. We don’t publish the book. We don’t record the song. We don’t perform the dance. We don’t hang the painting on a wall. We don’t say, “I love you.”
Even the most self-confident person is not immune 100% of the time. Our triggers are many and subtle. Fear of rejection can still silently swoop down like an owl.
The only real cure for the fear of rejection is a preemptive “yes.”
Jesus is the preemptive “yes” of God.
