People came from all sorts of places and backgrounds. Some had Jewish roots, while others didn’t. Some were just scraping by, struggling to make ends meet, while others lived with plenty. They lived in different parts of the world, spoke different languages, and celebrated different cultures. They were a diverse crowd—but they all received the same promise.

It was the promise Jesus brought: forgiveness and a restored relationship with God, all through grace. And this promise? It wasn’t just for a select few. It was for everyone.

Paul puts it this way in Galatians 3:
“So in Christ Jesus, you are all children of God through faith. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with 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. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”

In other words, our background, status, or story doesn’t determine our place in God’s family. What matters is whether or not we’ve accepted the invitation. God looks at the heart—plain and simple.

And guess what? That hasn’t changed. God still looks past all the surface stuff and straight into the heart. You and I might be part of a beautifully diverse world, but we’re all invited to share in the same grace.

The Bible encourages us to do the same—to look at each other’s hearts instead of judging by appearances. So, how are we doing with that?

Something to think about—and something worth sharing. 💬❤️