“And they sang a new song: ‘You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and … purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.’”
Revelation 5:9
Carlisle Army Base near my home hosts families from all over the world. Some of the children from the base attend the school where three of my granddaughters have attended. There is no need to legislate inclusion there; it is endemic, completely natural to children who interact freely as kindred spirits. It makes me think of when Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, … for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark 10:14).
The list of human prejudices is long. Every type is hurtful and demeaning to those on the receiving end and heart-darkening to those dishing it out. Yet diversity marks God’s creation in thousands of ways. It is never His will that anyone look down on another because of race, economic status, education, gender, political position, or religion.
Peter was raised Jewish and was forbidden to associate with Gentiles. But He learned God loves people of every race and nation, offering salvation through the gospel to any heart open to receive it. Christ’s bride, the church, is to reflect the same.
The list of human prejudices is long. Every type is hurtful and demeaning to those on the receiving end and heart-darkening to those dishing it out. Yet diversity marks God’s creation in thousands of ways. It is never His will that anyone look down on another because of race, economic status, education, gender, political position, or religion.
Peter was raised Jewish and was forbidden to associate with Gentiles. But He learned God loves people of every race and nation, offering salvation through the gospel to any heart open to receive it. Christ’s bride, the church, is to reflect the same.
Scripture Focus
Acts 10:25-35
Insight
“There before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe,people and language, standing before the throne.” (Revelation 7:9)
Bible In A Year
- Isaiah 3-5
- Psalm 74
- John 14-15