Devotion 3/18, Sharing God’s Love
Jesus himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility. Ephesians 2:14
We might think that when the good news of Jesus enters a country, it can easily spread all over. But barriers between the groups, like differences in language, culture, and history—and sometimes hostility—can make it difficult for the gospel to be shared with everyone.
In the early church there was a huge barrier between Jews and Gentiles (non-Jews). The Spirit of God had to work hard in Jesus’ followers to get them to cross that barrier. As Ephesians 2 points out, Jesus destroyed that barrier through his death so that people of all groups can be reconciled to God and to one another. But putting that teaching into practice is not easy.
What are the barriers in your life that can tend to block friendships and the sharing of God’s love with other people?
Lord, overcome any attitudes and fears in me that can set up barriers and prevent me from connecting with people who are different from me. May my words and actions be a reflection of your love, grace and mercy. In Jesus, Amen.
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