April 10 The Power of God’s Word
In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. – Colossians 3:11 (NLT)
CHRIST IS ALL THAT MATTERS
A poem by ILMA
It doesn’t matter if you are rich or poor
It doesn’t count what religion or from what culture
Whether you are educated or uncivilized
Christ is all that matters in our daily lives.
In this new life, Christ will bring light
We can enjoy wisdom and insight
All prejudices and discrimination will vanish
Righteousness and love from God will be lavished.
Discrimination and prejudices are rampant in our society. They lead to all forms of conflict and oppression. It is sad to watch people suffer, especially the innocent ones who are directly affected by these injustices. In God’s economy, bigotry does not exist. Everyone is treated equally. No one is higher or better than someone. He created us all differently but by the same token.
The bible says that when we become Christians, all the prejudices will be replaced by love. There will be no distinctions that will create injustice. There’ll be respect and acceptance of each other’s differences. In God’s eyes, we are all equally given gifts with different degrees according to his own purpose.
PRAYER
Lord, let me not participate in any injustice.
REFLECTION
Why do we need to seek and focus only on God?