Acts 11:18 New International Version (NIV)
18 When they heard this, they had no further objections
and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance
that leads to life.”
Breaking through racial and cultural barriers is never easy. Thankfully, God's Spirit doesn't let us settle comfortably into our prejudices. Instead, we are challenged, led, and pushed to break through racial hatred and cultural ignorance. Let's be the kind of people who rejoice and praise God as every barrier dividing people falls. Let's press on until the triumphant promise of the Gospel is fulfilled: "There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For you are all Christians — you are one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28). In doing this, we anticipate the incredible chorus of heaven that praises God with folks from every language, tribe, people, and nation (Revelation 7:9-11).
Thought for today:
Am I open and receptive to the beliefs of others and celebrating in the fact
that we have a commonality in the belief of/in God? Can I have a conversation
about what I believe without judging or condemning a brother or sister?
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