![]() Imagine the difference we might make when we respond humbly-as fellow humans who work together with other humans in crisis. Today we’re sure to encounter folks in various struggles. “Human” is how God made us, created in His image and redeemed by His unconditional love. But what if we consider our humanness to be part of our offering in our world? Jesus teaches us how to live fully human, as servants recognizing we are all the same. Gazing only at the core of our fallen hearts, it’s tempting to disdain our human status. ![]() ![]() After all, isn’t that what God Himself did when He sent His Son-became human in order to help us? (Phil. ![]() Perhaps Peter was saying that the best response to humans in crisis is to be human, to be aware that we are all the same. Peter directs: “All of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble” (1 Peter 3:8). His humility-his stated equality with his fellow human beings-reminds me of Peter’s words when writing to first-century Christians suffering under Roman persecution. ![]() Rather he offered, “We are human beings who work with human beings in crisis.” When asked to define his role in a community that was sometimes uncooperative with law enforcement, a sheriff didn’t flash his badge or respond with the rank of his office. Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 24–26 1 Peter 2Īll of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.-1 Peter 3:8 ![]()
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