Treat the foreigner living among you with the same love and respect you would show to your own people, remembering that you were once strangers in a foreign land.
— Leviticus 19:34
As we think about the plight of immigrants, we are reminded of God’s call to love our neighbors, regardless of their origin or status. In the Bible, we see the importance of treating the stranger with kindness, for we are all made in His image. Just as God instructed Israel to care for the foreigner among them, we too are called to extend our hands to those who are seeking safety and belonging. The teachings of Jesus emphasize love and compassion, urging us to care for the least of these, which includes immigrants and refugees. In Matthew, we learn that whatever we do for the least among us, we do for Him. This calls us to action, challenging us to embody God's love in our communities. Let us seek to be advocates for justice and mercy, reflecting the heart of God in our treatment of all people, welcoming them as family.
