10/21/2026
Many Nations, One God
October 22, 2026
Open the Bible and you will find the whole world inside it. Egyptians enslaved the Hebrews. Assyrians conquered the northern kingdom of Israel, and Babylonians carried Judah into exile. Philistines battled Israel for generations. The Moabites, Ammonites, and Edomites, whose lands lie in what is now Jordan, were frequent enemies. Persians ruled over God’s people. Greeks brought their gods and philosophies. Romans occupied Judea and crucified Jesus. Jews and Samaritans refused even to share a drink of water. Different nations, so many religions, and cultures that clash create difficult situations. That was back then but sounds a lot like today. Our headlines read much like the pages in the Bible.
Yet woven through those same pages is another story. Ruth, a Moabite, became the great-grandmother of King David. Jonah preached to the Assyrians of Nineveh, and God showed them mercy. An Ethiopian official was baptized on a desert road. A Roman centurion named Cornelius received the Holy Spirit. And in the early church, Jews and Greeks worshipped side by side. Only God has the power to break down walls that centuries of hatred built. He offers reconciliation; but does not force it. Peace is God’s gift. Pursuing it is our decision. It must be chosen, practiced, and worked for, one conversation, one act of kindness, one forgiven offense at a time.
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:18 KJV