World Connection! (part 1 of 4)

People talk about having connections. Usually that means they are able to gain certain privileges or special access because of people or organizations they know. We live in a world of close connectivity. Perhaps there are none so closely connected as teens who are able to text message each other anytime and from just about anywhere. Cell phones have become a great help in keeping us connected, as well as computers where with just a click of the mouse we can be linked with the world and what is going on around it. There has never been an era of such connectivity as the one in which we are presently living.

With connectivity comes a sense of responsibility. What do we do with all the information we access? Also, is there a God glorifying purpose we can acknowledge and utilize in our connecting with the world. Our connection with the world can be both a blessing and a curse depending on the higher purpose we keep in mind.

As Jesus was talking with Nicodemus, He stated. . .
“(16) For GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (17) For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order THAT THE WORLD MIGHT BE SAVED through him.” ( John 3:16-17 ESV)

This was God’s DIVINE PURPOSE of sending the Son into the world. It was to provide the means of THE WORLD’S SALVATION that Jesus came. “God so loved the world” He sent the very best with what was best for humanity in mind. God, the Creator of the world is the great Provider for both its physical and spiritual needs. As the world had distanced itself from the God Who had created it, the Son was sent to reconnect (reconcile) humanity with its God. Jesus must be acknowledge as the only means of reconnecting ( John 14:6) with the Father or the hope of eternal life will be lost. Are we maintaining that connection through Christ?

Praise God for redemption and reconciliation made possible by Jesus Christ having come into this world. Thanks be to the Heavenly Father Who loved enough to send the Son into this world to provide an example for how we can live pleasing to God and for the cleansing that is ours by the power of His blood. As we reflect on our connection with the Father through the Son, let us also consider the manner in which we are connected to this world. May that be in accordance with God’s DIVINE PURPOSE for our life as we love enough to direct others back toward a connection with Him.

Have a great day HELPING OTHERS RECONNECT WITH GOD THROUGH CHRIST!
Carl

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