We are His United Masterpiece

Galatians 3:26-28

"For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

Although it is true that God has placed each believer on earth for a different purpose, when we come before Him we are all equal in His eyes. Every gift and calling given by God to His people is equal and important, for God works through every believer's life to make a complete and perfect work. We are like unique colors used to create a perfect, finished masterpiece. Everyone's special gift, when submitted for the glory of God and the edification of all believers, brings about His will in this world. Although we have our individual callings of service, no believer is higher in status before God than another believer. Since we are all justified by the atoning blood of Christ, we have all come to God in the same manner, and as His children we will all enjoy the same blessings of redemption, spiritual growth, and a future home in heaven. There is no race, gender, or position that God notices when He looks at us. Instead He beholds the righteousness of His Son through our lives and calls us all His beloved children. We, as Christians, are pilgrims on our way to the heavenly city. We are all one people, one nation united by Christ's blood in the eyes of God. We are His temple. We are His army against evil. We are His beloved masterpiece.

Romans 2:11

"For there is no partiality with God."