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The title speaks to unity, one humanity, one longing, one Savior.“What Do We Have in Common?”
Around the world, men and women gather in mosques, temples, churches, and under open skies. Some bow low, some raise hands high, some chant, others sit in silence. Our beliefs vary, our customs differ, our languages sound foreign to one another. But pause for a moment and consider: is there anything upon which man can agree? Surprisingly, yes. Every person, regardless of creed, culture, or nation, feels the ache of sorrow, the yearning for purpose, the hope for love, and the sting of guilt. We may disagree on why we are here, but we all seem to feel that something is missing. There’s a thread in the human heart that whispers, there must be more. The Bible says in (Ecclesiastes 3:11), “He has set eternity in the human heart.” This means God has woven into each of us a deep longing for something beyond ourselves, something infinite, eternal, and good. That longing, the unspoken ache, is what we all share. Whether we sit in pews or walk in deserts, whether we name God or search for HIM in science, we all carry within us the same need, to be known, to be loved, to be forgiven, and to belong. From a Christian view, this is not accidental. It is not cultural. It is the fingerprint of our CREATOR. (Romans 3:23) tells us, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” That’s not a condemnation, it’s a diagnosis. At times we all feel broken in a broken world. But God doesn’t leave us there. (John 3:16) declares, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Not just loved America. Not just loved Christians. Loved the world. This offer, this gift of grace, of restored relationship with God through Jesus, is for everyone. It doesn’t erase our differences, but it speaks to our deepest common need. So the next time we wonder if humanity can ever agree, let’s remember: we all long for love. We all need forgiveness. We all were made for eternity. And in Jesus, God answers all three. Amen