Equality in Christ
Read: Galatians 3:23-29
Reflect
We are all familiar with the expression “rank has its privileges.” If a prominent statesman or celebrity shows up at a restaurant, they usually do not have to wait to be seated. When you pass the first class section on a plane on your way to a seat in the back of coach, you know some have it better than others.
But when US Airways flight 1549 made an emergency water landing in the Hudson River, every person on the plane was in the same “boat” (pun intended). They were all in equal danger of drowning in the frigid water. It did not matter if they were in first class or coach; when each person left the plane, they were all equally in danger.
The cold water could dangerously lower their body temperature regardless of their net worth. Water could enter the lungs of a CEO exactly the same as a blue collar worker. However, now that they all survived, most will probably return to their usual activities. Although each survivor will be profoundly affected by their experience, there will continue to be differences in their income and social status.
When we are “baptized into Christ,” we become equal heirs of the promise made to Abraham regardless of our background or social standing. Although we continue to have earthly differences in our life, we each have identical standing before God.
Dick Voet
Respond
Pray for elder Carl Anderson, staff Cheryl Batzing, deacon Carl Hammert, and last names “N” and “O” in our church body.
