Expressions & Diversity
- Now Think On This
by Steve
Martin
“For just as there are many parts that compose one
body, but the parts don’t all have the same function; so there are many of us,
and in union with the Messiah we comprise one body, with each of us belonging
to the others. But we have gifts that differ and which are meant to be used
according to the grace that has been given to us.” Romans 12:4-6 CJB
Walking down any city street, especially in a major
urban area, you see all kinds of people. In Charlotte, North Carolina’s uptown,
or Center City as some would call it, you can also observe many nationalities –
those from India, Africa, Southeast Asia, China, South America, and of course
different sections of America. (I know this due to the Anglo-Saxon ancestral
accents I hear!) Personally, I love them all.
In the business office I work at in uptown
Charlotte, as the Accountant since 2012, we regularly have interns who come for
the summer months. Some of them are still in college, while others have just
completed their upper level education and are ready to hit the marketplace. They
just haven’t gotten hired quite yet, so this will look good on their resume.
Often we have a wide diversity of these young “millennials”,
those in the 20’s age group. They have come to serve with us from different Carolina
colleges, having diverse cultural and societal backgrounds. This particular
summer we have some whose grandparents were from China, India and Scotland.
Each one brings a specific skill, knowledge base, and educational training,
which are used to enhance the labor force the company already has. Having them
around certainly drops the average age of the staff, at least for these few
months.
It amazes me how diverse the Lord has created
mankind. From every tribe, nation and group He has delighted Himself with such
a rainbow of colors, languages and gifts. One country’s people may be advanced
in mathematics, while another is known for their agricultural products. Some
nations specialize in manufacturing, and some in high adventure, using their
natural resources for the excitement and enjoyment of their visitors.
Can you imagine if we were all Anglo-Saxon
Americans, or all Chinese, or possibly everyone was an African? In my
perspective I would find that quite boring. I think that is why the Lord God of
Israel created so many features, colors, talents and skills that each one possesses.
Though twins are very close to being exactly alike, the wide variety of men,
women and children are not, and it is awesome. What a creative God there is!
It has been a true blessing to have had friends
from different backgrounds and genealogies. In travelling to foreign countries,
and meeting new friends, I am very appreciate of the various cultures each has
developed, with their amazing foods, clothing styles, and personalities. It is
simply the work of the great God we know and serve.
As people express the various skills, talents and
gifts they have, I encourage you to appreciate and respect that which each one
offers to the world, for each is made in the image of our God, and has a specific
purpose in God’s eternal plan. Accepting the wide variety of expressions, with multifunction
and diversities, will bring more joy and thanksgiving in our lives for who they
are, and what we can share together.
Give thanks to the Lord for His extravagant
creation!
Now think
on this,
Steve Martin
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Now Think On This #157 “Expressions & Diversity” by Steve
Martin
Date: In the year of our Lord 2014 (06.21.14) Saturday at 1:45
pm in Charlotte, NC.
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