We may have become so used to reading the Bible that we miss the personal significance of a word or phrase, that is until we experience something similar.
"rejected by men" ( 1 Peter 2:4).
Rejection can easily be rolled off one's back as water off a duck feathers until it is rejection from a close friend, relative or family member, or if suddenly we find ourselves dismissed by an entire community. Jesus experienced all of these.
Speaking the truth, even in love, often results in rejection. People do not always want to deal with hard issues.
