Verse of the Day - 1 Corinthians 12:13

Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit.
~ 1 Corinthians 12:13 (NLT)

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I really don't know why race and socio-economic status are such divisive parameters, but they are...for so many people. Why does one race think they're better than another, and therefore, separate themselves? Why do some of the wealthy get a nosebleed from elevating themselves so far above the "common man"?

Where did we get this idea that the color of our skin or the bulk in our wallet has anything to do with superiority or inferiority?

For those who become a part of God's kingdom through their relationship with Jesus, the Holy Spirit is the great spiritual equalizer. He is the common denominator for all people under God's umbrella. This commonality provides freedom; yet, requires change. The oppressed and the privileged are granted equal standing. Distrust, fear, arrogance, and pride must all be laid at the foot of the cross of Christ. This change requires work on the part of both sides of the coin...in thought, word and deed.

God says, "You can live in unity because my Spirit makes you one, together. Together, as one, you can show the world what My kingdom is really like. The devil's way is prejudice and warring between races, of oppressing the poor and elevating the rich, of arrogance and hate, of retaliation and death. You are My people, with a purpose to show the world My way. My way is love, overarching love...peace, binding peace...joy, unmeasured joy...hope, miraculous hope. Go show the world My way."

As believers in Jesus, we need to be sure that our hearts and minds are free from prejudice, regardless of what side of the coin we think we're on. We've been given a mission of revealing Jesus to the world, and an unlevel playing field between people is just not a part of His picture. So, let's take a sober look at ourselves and see if there are bad attitudes and mindsets toward others that need correction from God. He wants so much for His children to imitate their Father.

One day, all who love God and His Son, Jesus, will see the fulfillment of true unity...

After this I saw many people. No one could tell how many there were. They were from every nation and from every family and from every kind of people and from every language. They were standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white clothes and they held branches in their hands. And they were crying out with a loud voice, "We are saved from the punishment of sin by our God Who sits on the throne and by the Lamb!" ~ Revelation 7:9-10 (NLV)

Love,
Joelene