Romans 2:11

Isn't it reassuring to know that God isn't racist? He doesn't look at the color of our skin, the place where we were born, the parents we were born to, the neighborhood we grew up in, the dominant hand we prefer, the personality we received, or any other comparatively superficial characteristic. He doesn't even insist that we be descendants of Abraham by birth, nor grant us immunity if we are. No matter who we are or where we're from He will treat each of us "according to his works" (v.6). Of course that also means we can't sit back and assume that being born "on the right side of the tracks" will make the way easy for us. Between the 10 Lost Tribes of Israel and the individual descendants of Abraham who have quietly managed to deny their heritage (for good or bad) and intermarry with gentiles, I wonder how many "Israelites" or "Jews" are living today who don't know they're descended from Abraham. I certainly wouldn't know if I was. But now God has provided a way for those of us who aren't Jewish (or don't know if we actually are) to be given the same grace and the same opportunities for "glory and honor and peace" (v.10) that might've once been offered only to His Chosen People. It's the chance of a lifetime. Will you take it?