ARE YOU CONNECTED?

I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

John 15:5

Are you connected? You all seem to have cell phones, text messaging, email, instant messaging and the latest technology in order to make communication with each other quicker and more convenient. But that doesn't mean we have the right connection. Even with this blog and mailings and phone calls and emails it is sometimes difficult for me to inform everyone what's going on and despite your phones and computers there are always times in your life when you have trouble trying to get in touch with friends or families.

In the verse from John's Gospel, Jesus talks about the one connection we need: a connection with God. When we have a connection with God the way that a branch is connected to a vine, then that attachment is much better than any connection we could make through a phone or a computer. Instead of getting a voice mail or an away message, you can always reach God through payer--and more than that, you will always get an answer.

Technology offers wonderful ways to stay connected. But it cannot surpass the personal connection we can have with Jesus. Get connected. Pray today.