The Same in God’s Eyes

“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” – Galatians 3:28 Yesterday, I shared how the “Love feast” of the Lord is beautifully modeled through communion. Picture a slave or laborer seated beside an aristocrat or politician who has become a Christian. The politician takes the bread and cup, turns to the slave, and says, “Brother, the body and blood of Christ, broken for you.” This radical vision of equality—where the wealthy and the poor are seen as equals in God’s eyes—reverberated through society, breaking down barriers and transforming communities. Jesus Himself practiced a ministry centered around sharing meals. He disrupted social norms within Judaism, choosing to eat with those considered to be outcasts. Even today, such actions provoke discomfort—imagine a pastor having his feet washed by someone known to be a prostitute. Yet,