Emphasis Preaching Journal
How often we hear about...
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How often we hear about a highly regarded person who leaves his job, moves on to another position and his replacement is not received by the people at the workplace, in the community, or in the congregation. No matter how hard the new person tries, he is never accepted. Every change, innovation, new idea is met with resistance and even refusal to consider what was proposed. Often the new person spends months, even years, struggling to overcome unvoiced antagonism. It can be frustrating and overwhelming especially when externally people appear to agree and support.