A place of refuge for the pilgrim. A place of safety and
acceptance to the refugee. A place that welcomes all and seeks understanding,
surpassing the standard society sets for civility and showering all with grace
and love. Ushering in a kingdom of Peace that does not write anyone off because
of their background. That does not demand an answer to every question and
require conformity to a societal norm. A place where effort is made to learn
their language. Where time is spent helping with the littlest of things. A
place where a new face is immediately invited to lunch, while not neglecting
the familiar faces as not in need of our love.
Jesus was a refugee. His family sought asylum for his sake.
They depended on the kindness of a country and culture different from their
own. Jesus’s life was saved because of the acceptance his family found in this
new land.
May we live that out in our world today.
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