By Carl Waters
March 1, 2015, 6:18 p.m.
Distinction
I never make any distinction about where you are or come from
The distinction I make is, are you open and willing to serve at the beat of a drum
Do you worship Me or the things that shine around you of little good
To your salvation or look to heaven and the Spirit that shines on you as it should
The winds that blow upon the earth make no distinction of their direction
Catching all who would stand before them and see their perfection
Changing and flowing around and over, caressing all they touch
Giving their all to everyone who will receive the breath of heaven they love so much
There is a distinction between the slave of avarice or the one who is free to love
From their heart and share the food of heaven and fly like a dove
Over the nations and lifted by the wind that flows free to all who share
Without distinction of where they are in their walk, free or in despair
What I give to you is of no value until you give it freely away
To anyone who needs a touch, a blessing, a confirmation to help them say
I love you Lord and Jesus is my salvation now and forevermore
I will worship you from my heart because my life and walk you will restore
(Acts 11:12 NRSV) The Spirit told me to go with them and not to make a distinction between them and us. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered the man’s house.
(Acts 15:9 NRSV) and in cleansing their hearts by faith he has made no distinction between them and us.
(Acts 15:9 NIV) He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith.
(Rom 3:22 – 24 NRSV) 22 – the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction, 23 – since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; 24 – they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
(Rom 10:12 – 13 NRSV) 12 – For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him 13 – For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
(1 Cor 14:7 NIV) Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes?