“I once shared the gospel with a friend who rejected it. As we parted ways, I felt like a failure and like I dishonored God. I see now, however, that my discouragement emerged from a misunderstanding. I was approaching evangelism like a salesman: I acted as if I had to sell the gospel to my friend, and since I didn’t close the sale, I figured my boss (God) would be mad at me. And so, I was mad at myself. But friends, being rejected for sharing the gospel is normal. Didn’t Jesus tell us as much? If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. (John 15:18) Instead of making us despair, rejection should make us rejoice.”