By Pastor Kolawole Amigun |
November Series: Rooted in Promise — Sustaining Faith in the Midst of the Diaspora Grind
📖 Scripture Focus
“Now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation, if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel.” - Colossians 1:21–23 (NIV)
You’re not stuck between cultures, you’re stationed there.
The middle space may feel awkward, but it’s sacred.
God placed you as a bridge, not a bystander.
You are the link, called to heal the divide
🌍 The Diaspora Reality Check
Living between cultures can feel awkward and isolating. But spiritually, it’s a place of profound purpose. You are not stuck, you are strategically placed. You are the link.
🔍 The Redemption Lens
The Gospel is the ultimate bridge, reconciling humanity to God. Likewise, you are called to reconcile cultures.
• Dual Perspective: You understand both worlds.
• Empathy Born of Experience: You can interpret with compassion.
• The Gospel in Context: You speak with both familiarity and uniqueness.
Don’t assimilate so fully that you lose your voice. Don’t withdraw so deeply that you never share it. Stay rooted in Christ, and let your stability empower your ministry of reconciliation.
🧭 The Compass of the Covenant
You are not a spiritual bystander.
You are a bridge.
You are the link.
You are God’s strategy to heal the divide.
🛠️ Rooted Step for Today
Be an interpreter of goodwill.
When you witness cultural friction, gently explain the other side’s perspective.
Use your position to increase patience, not division.
🙏 Today’s Prayer Focus
Heavenly Father, I thank You for positioning me as a bridge between cultures.
I confess the difficulty and fatigue of the middle space.
Strengthen me to stand firm in my faith, so I do not lose my identity or mission.
Give me wisdom to understand and courage to explain.
Use my life, my story, and my experiences to promote peace and understanding in this city, just as Christ reconciled me to You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
🕊️ Blessing for this Journey
May your presence bring peace.
May your story build bridges.
May your faith remain firm in the middle space.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
📣 Share this devotional with someone who feels caught between cultures. Let them know: the middle space isn’t a mistake—it’s a mission.
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