Can you imagine a world where every shoe looks the same? It would be boring, right? Thank God that shoes come in many sizes, colors, and styles. The same with people; if you look at your surroundings, you will notice that each one is different from the others in many ways. Even between twins, you can see differences, maybe not in appearance, if they are identical, but in their character. These differences that characterize every person are what spice up and bring flavor to the world in which we live. Our differences make each of us special and unique. When we realize that our differences in unison make us stronger, we discover that instead of dividing us, our differences unite us because we complement each other; what is your strength may be your weakness, and what your weakness may be your strength.
God created us in His image, and as His creation, we have a purpose and are valuable. By acknowledging and appreciating the unique qualities and attributes that we have, we are honoring the beautiful and diverse world that God has created. We also foster a sense of brotherhood and unity that reminds us that despite our differences, we are all equals in God's eyes. God created each of us with a purpose and to help each other accomplish His will for our lives. Each of us, as part of the Body of Christ, must work together to fulfill His will, and we are stronger together. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-30, Paul compares the functions of the body with us as members of His Church, and he expresses that just as every part of the body is essential, every member of the church is also crucial, with their unique experiences, characters, and skills. 14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, yet one body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,23 and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable, we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty, 24 which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, 25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another.26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. 27 Now, you are the body of Christ and individual members of it. 28 God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:12-30.
I invite you to start embracing our differences and celebrating what makes us unique because by doing it, we are honoring and respecting God's design. Instead of making fun of or bullying those who are different, you should examine your heart and think about what is causing your discomfort. You will be surprised that most of the time, it does not have anything to do with the other person and everything with you. As Christians, we are all united by God. We are all connected by the power of faith, which transcends any differences in physical appearance, culture, and economic status. Our true greatness lies in the actions we take and the impact we make on the world. So let's celebrate each other's differences and start working together for a beautiful tomorrow!
