Dismissal is a form of rejection.
It can be a subtle smile in a business meeting when your idea is somehow laughable and unreasonable. Only to learn later that someone takes that same idea and makes it a profitable reality with no thought to acknowledge you.
Another example is when the eyes of the one you love are fixed on someone or something else. It diminishes the importance of your contribution to the relationship. You become invisible. If you left the room you wouldn't even be missed.
Yes, dismissal is just as painful like hurtful words or some other bitter experience that leaves no question you have been ignored, overlooked and marginalized.
But we can take comfort that God does see us regardless to our condition. The Bible says, "For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him." (2 Chronicles 16:9a NIV). And, "The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good." (Proverbs 15:3 NIV).
Some believers appear to be graced with moving into high profile ministries or holding a platform of sorts while a good number of experienced and qualified individuals remain largely overlooked. The janitor who faithfully keeps the building cleaned is not given the accolades given to the choir or a charismatic guest speaker.
And so we have the example of David who was out in the pasture taking care of dumb and smelly sheep. Prophet Samuel had looked at the appearance of David's brothers and thought that the eldest was God's anointed. But God said to Samuel, "...Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7, KJV).
In that moment, David became visible and would be known for centuries as the man after God's heart.
Just once glance of God's eyes meeting our own and we are seen, heard and identified - not forgotten or dismissed.
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