ISAIAH 40:15 (NLT)
No, for all the nations of the world
are but a drop in the bucket.
They are nothing more
than dust on the scales.
ROMANS 3:29 (MSG)
And where does that leave our proud Jewish claim of having a corner on God? Also canceled. God is the God of outsider non-Jews as well as insider Jews. How could it be otherwise since there is only one God?
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is sovereign over all people.
DAILY FODDER
In the ancient biblical languages, the term "nations" can refer to sovereign governments/states or be a generic term for all non-Jews—the Gentiles. The biblical writers go to great lengths to say that God is not only sovereign over his chosen people, the Jews but over all the nations. If that is the case, all people have a role to play in God's unfolding drama called humanity.
PRAYER
My Lord and my God, I am reminded once again that you are God and I am not! Forgive me of the biases I have held against others far different from me. Help me to see people just as you do and treat them accordingly. Thank you for teaching me the great value you place upon a single soul. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
