Wow! As I watched over 200 nations parade their flags proudly around the Olympic Stadium, and listened to the cheers of the crowd, I couldn't help but think that I was witnessing all that is good in the world. So often, we get caught up in our differences, but in that Olympic arena, the tremendous diversity of our world was celebrated, and barriers of class were transcended as dignitaries like the Queen witnessed the arrival of the Olympic flame alongside the 500 ordinary construction workers who built the stadium. It was a perfect picture of unity, diversity, celebration, and equality in God's world. It made me proud to be British.
Unity was important to Jesus...so important that it was the subject of His final prayer in John 17. Jesus' earnest plea to His father was that all of us may be one.
As Christians, we are called to transcend barriers of race and class, to celebrate diversity alongside our brothers and sisters, so that all of us may be one.
As I watch the Olympic games this week, I will be reminded of the awesome privilege I have to be called to celebrate diversity, to work to bring unity, to be a voice that pleads for equality for all our children, and to build God's kingdom in His amazing world. I'm not just proud to be British...I'm proud to be a Christian.
Read Jesus' Prayer For Unity
Hi Glenys, I felt proud to be British too, and you're right, we do also need to start feeling proud to be a Christian, David
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ReplyDeleteAlthough I posted this in response to a comment you left on my blog, I wanted to follow up to your post as well. I see that the Olympics also inspired you and London was a spectacular city and excellent choice. You have much to be proud of in your British heritage, but as you well know, nothing compares to the inheritance that awaits all believers in heaven and what a glorious day it will be!
Blessings!
That is so true Darryl!
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