God's Glory Church

“The rich and the poor meet, the Lord created them both.” — Proverbs 22:2

During our vacation, my wife and I rode our bikes every morning. One route ran through an affluent neighborhood with homes worth millions of dollars. We saw a variety of people: residents walking their dogs, cyclists and many workers building new homes or maintaining the landscape. There was a mix of people from all walks of life and it reminded me of the real world. In fact, there was no difference between us. Rich or poor. Wealthy professionals or the working class. Known or unknown. We were all the same on that street that morning. “The rich and the poor meet, the Lord created them both” (Prov. 22:2). Despite our differences, we are all created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27).

However, there is something else. Equality before God also means that regardless of our economic, social or ethnic status, we are all born sinners: “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23). We are all disobedient and equally guilty before Him, and we need Jesus Christ.

We often divide people into groups for various reasons. However, in reality, we are all part of the human race. And although we are all sinners who need a Savior, thanks to God’s grace we can receive justification, reconciliation with God (v. 24).

How does knowing that we are all equal before God help you love others better? How did Jesus meet your greatest need?

Dear God, thank you for Jesus, whom You sent to earth to live a perfect life and voluntarily give Himself as a sacrifice for my sins.

Author: David Brenon