We’re all one in Christ

“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28 NIV

In an article titled “How Fast Will These Celebrities Run the 2022 NYC Marathon?” published by Runners World last week, the writer said, “From actors to former pro athletes, there are quite a few notable people running the Big Apple’s big race on November 6.” He went on to explain, “Celebrities—they’re just like us. They eat breakfast, they go to work, and they run marathons too! The 2022 New York City Marathon fast approaches, which means 50,000 runners will stand on the starting line in Staten Island ready to cover 26.2 miles. Among them are TV stars, Olympians, models, and race car drivers, all hoping to achieve the same goal as everyone else—cross the finish line in Central Park.” And you know, while these ‘stars’ might stand out in the world, once they step up to the start line, they’ll blend in with everyone else and be just another runner sharing a common mission. That’s one of the things I love most about running. It doesn’t matter what you do for a living, how you look, what ethnic background you are, or what 'status' you may hold in the world. A runner is a runner…. plain and simple.

Do you know what else is plain and simple when it comes to sharing a common goal? In the family of God, a believer is a believer no matter their background. In fact, as Paul explained, “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." In other words, our shared faith in Christ transcends our differences and makes all believers one in Him. The only question then is…. are you and I Christ’s? If we are, we are brothers and sisters in the family of God no matter what we do for a living, how we look, what ethnic background we are, or what 'status' we may hold in the world. A believer is a believer... plain and simple. 

So refuse to buy into the lie that any person is more privileged than or superior to another in the family of Christ my friend. Treat everyone as an equal because, as Paul clearly explained, that's what we are. We "are all one in Christ Jesus" cut from the same cloth for the same mission... plain and simple.  

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that we are all equal in the body of Christ. Cause us to truly understand this Lord so that we would not elevate other believers or believe ourselves to be above anyone else— no matter the position or status we or they hold in this world. Help us to love others the way Jesus did Lord. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!