The Messiah has made things up between us so that we’re now together on this, both non-Jewish outsiders and Jewish insiders. He tore down the wall we used to keep each other at a distance. He repealed the law code that… hindered more than it helped. Then he started over. Instead of continuing with two groups of people separated by centuries of animosity and suspicion, he created a new kind of human being, a fresh start for everybody. Ephesians 2:14-15
There were periods in the United States where there was a major separation of races. The periods are known as slavery and the Civil Rights era. There were many lives lost as well as tough battles fought for equality for all. Yet, there are times when it appears the battle still exist today.
The senseless killings of black males have opened the wounds that many had placed out of sight and mind to survive. Throughout the last presidential …show more content…
campaign, the most hatred and seemingly separation between the races, creed, cultures as well as good and evil took a front seat. This mean-spirited conduct was evident on both sides of the political spectrum. Now that the campaign is over and the current president is in the White House, it seems that the great divide has returned.
Every day since January 20th, the current president of the United States and his administration is attempting to reverse progress.
The first agenda item was to erect a wall to keep the Mexicans out. Next, a travel ban was imposed against the Muslims. The administration nominees are not qualified to run each department. It appears each day brings news that continues to unnerve us.
With all the negativity and the mass attempt to uproot the established unity and progression, the good news is that Jesus tore down the wall of separation. He brought us together through his death on the cross. Instead of the insiders and the outsiders, Jesus made us one and reconciled us with God through peace. Therefore, remember that we are all one through Jesus Christ.
Jesus tore down the wall so that all can come in.
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord. And we pray that all unity may one day be restored. And we’ll guard each one’s dignity and save each one’s pride. And together we’ll spread the News that God is in our land. And they will know we are Christians by our
love.