“For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.” – Romans 10:12
In Christ, earthly divisions and inequities based on ethnicity, nationality, and race should cease to divide us, because they already did in God’s eyes. God no longer has a chosen earthly nation or ethnic group. ALL who embrace Jesus are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God. ALL Christians enjoy enormous spiritual treasures as they are united with Christ and the Holy Spirit lives in them. ALL Christ-followers are forgiven, freed, and granted a glorious eternal inheritance in God’s presence.
Christ’s love and favor are poured out abundantly on all who call on Him, regardless of the appearance, skin color, gender, background, prior faith, or native language of the person calling. In Christ, God is creating for Himself a new and beautiful family made up of members from EVERY earthly tribe, tongue, and nation. In Christ, our race, ethnicity, and nationality don’t disappear. These things are part of how God made us and they glorify Him. As such, there can and should be no shame, dishonor, or inequality based on them. We must love and honor each other’s differences and diversity as we simultaneously celebrate our unity in Christ. To do otherwise is to fail to understand and appreciate what God is doing in Jesus Christ.
As we come together in Christ, God is assembling a beautiful mosaic of praise and worship reflecting the diverse wonder of His creation (see for example Revelation 7:9). What a beautiful picture of our new creation in Christ!