I am 73 years old and I cannot remember a time when we have been so divided as a nation. Rather than welcoming all people as our forefathers imagined, we seem to find ways to separate ourselves from each other. We design classifications of people based upon skin color, ethnicity, political views, word usage, ideology, and practically anything. We don’t accept opposing views as worthy of consideration and instead condemn others for thinking differently than we do.
Acts 10:34 says, “So Peter opened his mouth and said, ‘Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.'” God shows no partiality to anyone, and welcomes everyone to come to Him. We are called to become like Him, so we also should show no partiality to anyone, accepting all. Everyone is welcome to the grace and mercy of our God, and that truth should bring us together in unity.
Reluctant Retiree 