“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done.”(Genesis 50:20)
Introduction
In life, success, favor, or the gifts God places in us don’t always attract admiration, sometimes, they provoke jealousy.
You may face rejection, opposition, or even betrayal not because of what you’ve done wrong, but because of what God has placed inside of you.
Yet God has not forgotten you.
He is the God who restores, even after seasons of injustice.
I. Success sometimes attracts jealousy (Joseph, David, Jesus)
Joseph did nothing wrong — he simply received dreams from God.
Even if he didn’t provoke his brothers, their hearts were filled with envy.
“His brothers were jealous of him.”(Genesis 37:11)
David saved Israel by killing Goliath.
As a result, the people loved him.
“From that time on Saul kept a close eye on David.”(1 Samuel 18:9)
Jesus healed the sick, but the religious leaders plotted against Him.
The common thread:
They were not attacked for their faults, but for their success and the anointing of God on their lives.
II. Rejection is not the end of the story
Joseph was thrown into a pit and later imprisoned.
David ran for years, hiding in caves.
Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den.
Jesus was crucified.
But none of them stayed there.
Why?
Because they kept their hearts pure and their faith strong.
“In all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”(Romans 8:28)
God often uses rejection to prepare elevation.
The place of pain can become the place of purpose.
Opposition becomes God’s launching pad.
Just like a diamond is formed under pressure, the place of rejection often becomes the birthplace of destiny.
III. God Restores and Lifts Up the Faithful
Joseph became Pharaoh’s right-hand man (Genesis 41).
David was anointed king over all Israel (2 Samuel 5).
Daniel was promoted even higher after the lions’ den (Daniel 6:28).
Jesus was raised from the dead and exalted to the right hand of the Father (Philippians 2:9–11).
When God lifts you up, no one can stop it.
The pit is not your end.
Rejection is just a detour — not a defeat.
IV. What to do while waiting for restoration or elevation
1.Stay faithful to God — like Joseph in prison, David in the cave, or Jesus before the cross.
2.Do not repay evil with evil. Forgive, like Joseph forgave his brothers.
3.Continue to serve with excellence. Even in the shadows, God sees.
4.Hold on. Your season of restoration is coming.
Conclusion:
Have you been attacked because of what God placed in you?
Are you going through a “pit” — emotionally, professionally, or spiritually?
If you’re facing injustice, opposition, or rejection despite your faithfulness — do not lose heart.
Today, let go of bitterness.
Entrust yourself to God.
He is faithful to raise you up and vindicate you.
Just like Joseph, Daniel, or Jesus — God hasn’t spoken His last word.
The pit of today may become the throne of tomorrow.
“Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.”(1 Peter 5:6)
Apostle Dr Jean-Claude SINDAYIGAYA