Rp is the parallel resistance/impedance of your input current source, Rin in the input resistance/impedance of your circuit, which I've represented as an amplifier as U1 here.
If Rin is low (relative to Rp), most of the current I flows through Rin and thus through the input of your circuit -- which is desired.
If Rin is high (relative to Rp), most of the current I flows through Rp and thus not through the input of your circuit -- this is not desired.