Acts 15: 13 The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told how the Gentiles had been converted. This news made all the believers very glad.
There was so little in today's readings that seemed worthy of comment. It was Leviticus about how to make offerings, and Paul and Barnabus with the dispute over circumcising the Gentiles. After some searching, I found this verse where the disciples are travelling back with the circumcision question for the others to answer. This is an inspiring image to me. They travel and tell everyone about the new believers, and the other believers are happy.
It is sometimes hard for those of us in the church to be inclusive. We want new church members to represent an image we are comfortable with. We don't feel good about people who look or dress or talk differently than us. It is good to be reminded that these peoples who had been raised to look on each other as enemies are glad to hear of dissimilar people joining the believers.
Prayer: I pray that You make me aware of the times when I am judgmental. Help me to see all of Your children with loving eyes. Guide me to make other believers feel welcomed in my presence.
Amen
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