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I’m thinking about the lyrics to Michael Jackson’s song “Black and White”.
But, if
You’re thinkin’
About my baby
It don’t matter if you’re black or white
I saw this picture not too long ago on Pinterest and it provides a perfect picture of diversity. When you crack open a white egg what do you get? When you crack open a brown egg what do you get?
The yolk is the same….
Throw them in a pan, mix them together with some salt and pepper, and you have scrambled eggs. Over medium. Poached. An omelet. It’s all made from the same yolk.
Do you believe that?
Perhaps diversity in the United States has indeed improved. That can be verified with the election of the first African American President. However, in the church, I believe there is much room to grow.
Scott Williams, former pastor of LifeChurch.tv, Church Diversity: Sunday, The Most Segrated Day Of The Week. I hadn’t realized this was an issue until Williams talked about it.
But it is…
Recently, thanks to my parents’ wonderful gifts of hospitality, we recently had the privilege of hosting a beautiful woman of God, Sharalee, from Jamaica. She had a beautiful spirit and a smile that never seemed to leave her face.
As I stood at church on Sunday, I realized that diversity in our church was obviously missing. It’s not the church’s fault. Branson doesn’t have a high volume of African Americans. I think that’s a completely different problem I could focus on. Why, I don’t know, but I have my ideas.
The coolest thing about my new friend – she was worshiping God among a thousand others without a care in the world. Her focus was on Jesus and Jesus only.
In that church was a “brown egg” and a “white egg.” But inside was the same yolk serving the same God. I loved it!
I love this quote from Scott.
Potential unrealized is just potential.We are the change. We are the change that impacts our little pockets of the globe that we call our community. God has not only allowed you to be a part of your community, but you have been given the responsibility to influence your little piece of the globe.
What responsibility are you taking today? Comment below…