Uniquely Equal

Regardless of how we look we all have the same value in God's eyes...

Today's Scripture:

In Christ, there is no difference between Jew and Greek, slave and free person, male and female. You are all the same in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 3:28

During Jesus's time, the culture was filled with social division. Jews kept their distance from Gentiles. Slaves were treated like property instead of people. A woman's worth was often determined by her ability to bear children. She wasn't allowed to study the Scriptures or own property. Men and women who weren't acquainted wouldn't dare speak in public, and even those who knew one another well would never have any kind of physical contact outside their own home.

Jesus changed all that. He spoke with women, taught them, and encouraged them to teach others. He took those who were ill by the hand, regardless of their gender,

Jesus conversed with Jews and Gentiles, servants and leaders, tax collectors and prostitutes.

He even dared to touch lepers, who were considered the lowest of all outcasts by the rest of society. Jesus treated every person with dignity and compassion. That's because he knew who each individual really was - a person created in the image of God.

The ways people look , act and live are incredibly diverse, but each one has the same value in God's eyes. If racial, social, and gender distinctions don't hinder God's love for individuals, they shouldn't hinder yours. Ask God to help you see people as he does, worthy of your love, your time, and your wholehearted acceptance.

Selah people' and friends you can disagree with people's opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles and still love and accept them as individuals. Read through the book of John, taking special note of how Jesus does exactly that. Choose today to grab someone and shake their hand or share a hug.

"Peace be yours as you grow in Christ and share his love with all his children."

Your pastor,

Rev Muston (PreacherPatrick)