God's Glory Church

“Everyone who calls on the Lord’s Name will be saved.” — Romans 10:13

The rules at the local restaurant where I worked corresponded to the social and racial politics of the late 1950s and early 1960s. The kitchen staff – Mary, the cook, and the dishwashers like me – were black, but the diners were white. Black customers could order food, but had to pick it up through the back door. Such policies only exacerbated the unequal treatment of blacks in that era. Although much has changed since then, we still have room to grow in our relationship to one another as human beings created in the image and likeness of God.

Scripture passages such as Romans 10:8-13 help us see that all are welcome in God’s family; there are no back doors here. All enter equally – through faith in the death of the Lord Jesus Christ for cleansing and forgiveness. The biblical word for this transforming experience is “saved” (vv. 9, 13). Your social standing, race, or status doesn’t matter. “For the Scriptures say: “Whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for the same Lord is Lord of all, rich to all who call on Him” ​​(vv. 11-12). Do you believe in the biblical message about Jesus? Then we are happy to welcome you to God’s family!

What in your life confirms your faith in the biblical message of forgiveness through Jesus? Who among your acquaintances needs to hear the good news about Christ?

Heavenly Father, my heart rejoices that You loved the world so much that You sent Your Son, Jesus Christ.

Author: Arthur Jackson