Not Separate, and More than Equal - One

Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

On Friday, a sudden snowstorm swept through my neighborhood, reminding me of how the Jewish Christians must have felt when Paul’s radical teaching hit them like a derecho. Paul declared that Gentiles were fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of God’s promises—no distinction, no separation. This message was revolutionary. In Jesus, it’s not about who you are or where you’re from; it’s about what He has done for all of us. This truth is beautifully reflected in the story of the Wise Men, Gentiles who worshipped Jesus alongside Jewish shepherds, symbolizing God’s universal gift of salvation. Today, as we stand side by side at the altar, receiving the same grace, we’re reminded of our shared inheritance. This epiphany isn’t just a historical moment—it’s a call to live united, letting God’s love blow through our divisions and transform our lives.