Most of you know that I teach ESL...and no that doesn't mean that I speak another language fluently..I wish that I did, but alas, I don't. My students are mostly from Honduras and Mexico, with a few Chinese and Hungarian students thrown in the mix.
This time of year, I often take my students for granted. They are nuts. I mean seriously whacked out of their minds. I asked one Monday, "Really? Who are you?" Perhaps if you have kids, you know how they are this time of year. Anyway, today I showed a clip of Frozen as a reward for doing their work. One of my classes is almost completely full of limited English speakers. So...the song "Let It Go" came on and two of the girls ripped into it in Spanish. It was hilarious and sweet all at the same time. And I realized something...no matter the language, they had the same reaction as other kids that speak English. They all dream. They all love a good Disney movie. They speak the same language of heart.
Did Jesus come just for you? While it is personal--what Christ did for you, God sent Jesus for us. God speaks every language. God came for all people. God knows each person, each heart...and God speaks to all.
Look around. Forget the politics, the problems, and everything in between. Marvel at the beauty of God's creation in the dark skin, the pale skin, the round eyes, the moon shaped eyes...and give thanks that God made us all and loves us all.
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