Reasonable laws around immigration make sense—it’s natural for nations to establish such boundaries. But may we apply those laws consistently, humanely, and justly.
We who revere Jesus—the One who, as a child, fled a murderous regime and found sanctuary in Egypt—must take seriously the clear biblical mandate:
“You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself.” (Leviticus 19:34)
Moreover, Jesus himself says:
“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25:35)
Welcoming the immigrant, is welcoming Jesus. May we rise to it!
