Looking back in my past I realize that being rejected, misunderstood, cold shouldered, and unsupported has helped me more than almost anything. But I’d also not choose that for anyone I love.
It strengthens the foundation of the Lord under us IF…IF we’ll rigorously stick with Jesus Christ through the pains of rejection and misunderstanding.
In other words Don’t ditch Jesus Christ in order to escape rejection. Don’t stop obeying his leading even if we lose friends and the respect of others.
When we lose people sooner or later He sends someone as a consolation.