There is great diversity within the international community here as is true in so many world cities. We who live in Canadian cities are constantly exposed to great ethnic diversity. It is the same here in Vietnam except different. Different because I am not a Canadian in Canada opening my arms to those who have immigrated. I am one of those who are "away from home".
Today I sat at a table with three expats who are all involved in the foreign Christian community. They were from the US, South Africa and Singapore. None of us are nationals, all of us are foreigners. We don't need to be reminded that God is at work around the world - we ourselves represented three continents; all of us enjoying the opportunity to represent Jesus in Vietnam.
I was again reminded of God's promise to Abraham that all peoples on earth would be blessed through him. Reminded that the Gospel is the power of God to everyone who believes - no matter the country, ethnicity, language or social status. Reminded that the strength of the worldwide Christian church has shifted from Europe and North America to Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Today I sat at a table with three expats who are all involved in the foreign Christian community. They were from the US, South Africa and Singapore. None of us are nationals, all of us are foreigners. We don't need to be reminded that God is at work around the world - we ourselves represented three continents; all of us enjoying the opportunity to represent Jesus in Vietnam.
I was again reminded of God's promise to Abraham that all peoples on earth would be blessed through him. Reminded that the Gospel is the power of God to everyone who believes - no matter the country, ethnicity, language or social status. Reminded that the strength of the worldwide Christian church has shifted from Europe and North America to Africa, Latin America and Asia.
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