I am currently working on my soon to come mobile application. It's amazing how the advent of the internet has made billionaires across the globe from one roomed apartments.The Zuckerbergs , the Hoffmans , the Huffmans ..... the list is endless.
I believe that everything on the planet exists for Jesus. Apostle Paul made it quite clear in Colossians ;
“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:”
Colossians 1:16 KJV
How can we harness the powers of the internet to impact our world to the glory of God? Think about 3Cs!!!
✔️We have received the right message but the beginning of change is when we :
- Communicate
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15 KJV
That word preach means to proclaim , to make known or simply to "communicate a thought". Information technology has made it easier to share our thoughts with people all around the world without physical contact. Someone is reading this thought from Boston-USA , Windhoek - Namibia, Tanzania , Zimbabwe. Isn't it amazing that we can communicate good news across the world at such a pace. Why is this important? Because Jesus is coming back again!!
Remember; Each time you post something on the internet, you're preaching.
✔️The power of communication is driven by the idea that human beings have always been searching for a common ground in life which brings me to my second thought ;
- Connection
“While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples.” Matthew 9:10
The Master was not just a great communicator but wonderful at connecting. He connected with the weirdest people in His day : sinners and tax collectors. I always wonder what they were discussing but I am sure Jesus found a common ground of approach to them.
The internet has such a way to bring us on a common ground of thought. I met a certain lady a few weeks back in town and she said with excitement ,"You always share on grace and I love it!!". My response was , "Have we met before?". And you know the answer, "You're my friend of Facebook!!". Wow!! I had never met her but we had connected through the power of the internet.
✔️That brings me to the last BIG C:
- Community
“...........This kingdom of faith is now your home country. You’re no longer strangers or outsiders. You belong here, with as much right to the name Christian as anyone. God is building a home. He’s using us all—irrespective of how we got here—in what he is building.
Ephesians 2:19-21 MSG
I call the church my home. It is my family. It's those who have believed the same message of the gospel. Those with unstoppable love that brings revival to nations. Irregardless of the physical location , we are united by the thoughts and beliefs we hold, by the Father we have , one Savior for us all and one Spirit who lives in us. That's what I call COMMUNITY.
Yes!!! Communication, Connection, Community.
The internet is not against the church , it's meant for the church
Remember: You're loved by God
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