07/22/2026
“….They do not please God and are contrary to all men, forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved. In this way they are always piling up their sins, but wrath has come upon them to the extreme.”
1 Thessalonians 2:15-16
Our voice matters. Our witness matters. Our story matters. Not only are we guilty of limiting our testimony, we limit the gospel. We limit truth, limit what breaks bo***ge, and freedom. We limit love, joy, hope. We limit the answer to living verses striving all because of what is wrapped around the flesh and blood. Transformation occurs from the inside out! Transformation does not stop on the outside but on the outside our fruit is displayed.
I don’t know about you, but I am so tired and heart broken with racism. It breaks my heart and concerns me when we can’t see beyond skin color. It hurts when we wear labels and can not see each other as a child of God. Yes, we are each unique and designed in His image regardless of our skin color.
Paul was a Jew but he had great love and concern for the salvation of Jews. The concern for others soul should be priority. Standing and speaking Jesus is what it’s about. Speaking Jesus and walking Jesus must go hand in hand. When we are truly a follower of Christ, the we don’t have to fight so hard, He will line it up just like the honey in the rock. Do we not believe He opens and closes doors anymore? Do we not believe He is the Author and Finisher? Do we not believe in discipleship any longer? Have we gotten so busy making the pulpit our own voice? Have we lost self in our personal struggle until we prioritize race in His Holy place instead of Jesus?
In transformation, the racism will fall if we allow the Holy Spirit to work in AND through us. Transformation is not about the past changing us but about what Gods Word says. Don’t allow the past to dictate your future. Allow the past to be your zeal. Let the past push you but allow God to transform you through your break through. Let your victory be your fruit. Paul had a heart for others that looked differently than he. We too should not limit the gospel, our testimony, our story. Often our story is more effective than a sermon. Today, choose to be the difference in someone different. Together, we are children of God