Galatians 3:28 - There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Have you ever felt like a stranger? Perhaps you were in a room with people you didn't know and felt totally out of place. If you've ever been to a foreign country you know what it feels like to be an outsider. Though you may learn the culture and language of the people around you, a part of you always knows where home is.
I was on a bus once in Central America when a young man heard my accent and said, "where are you from?" Then he asked, "what are you doing here?" He probably didn't mean it to sound as harshly as it came out; he was just trying to be friendly and helpful. I admit I was a little startled. I was still learning the language and the culture and didn't quite know what to expect. After he learned that I was doing mission work we had a nice conversation and he shared several things about the history of his country as we traveled.
One guy in Honduras used to tell me that everyone would speak Spanish in heaven so they'll be no communication issues. Of course it was a joke but his message is somewhat true. One day there will be no more division between race, class, language. those with money and those without, etc. That heavenly Jerusalem will be a wonderful place where all of God's children are finally united in true peace.
How I long for that day when we hear Jesus say, "well done, enter into the joy of your Lord." There is no treasure on this earth that compare to the beauty that awaits us in that heavenly paradise. I am determined that nothing shall keep me from that place. I long to see Jesus and what he has prepared for me, don't you?
Earnestly Awaiting,
Rev. Sullivan Jones
Have you ever felt like a stranger? Perhaps you were in a room with people you didn't know and felt totally out of place. If you've ever been to a foreign country you know what it feels like to be an outsider. Though you may learn the culture and language of the people around you, a part of you always knows where home is.
I was on a bus once in Central America when a young man heard my accent and said, "where are you from?" Then he asked, "what are you doing here?" He probably didn't mean it to sound as harshly as it came out; he was just trying to be friendly and helpful. I admit I was a little startled. I was still learning the language and the culture and didn't quite know what to expect. After he learned that I was doing mission work we had a nice conversation and he shared several things about the history of his country as we traveled.
One guy in Honduras used to tell me that everyone would speak Spanish in heaven so they'll be no communication issues. Of course it was a joke but his message is somewhat true. One day there will be no more division between race, class, language. those with money and those without, etc. That heavenly Jerusalem will be a wonderful place where all of God's children are finally united in true peace.
How I long for that day when we hear Jesus say, "well done, enter into the joy of your Lord." There is no treasure on this earth that compare to the beauty that awaits us in that heavenly paradise. I am determined that nothing shall keep me from that place. I long to see Jesus and what he has prepared for me, don't you?
Earnestly Awaiting,
Rev. Sullivan Jones
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