Its not what you know, but who you know. Being well connected matters.
Rupert Murdoch and News Corporation had hoped that they had all the necessary connections - both business and political - to enable their bid for BSkyB would be approved.
But their illegal activities, through phone hacking and management complicity and deception, shows they also had the wrong sorts of connections. Instead of giving them what they have so much worked to get, it looks like their information piracy and criminal behaviour will unravel their dreams.
There is a warning here for all of us. Investing in the wrong sort of connections will destroy us.
As followers of Christ, we need to take account of our connections too.
Jesus said, '“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. ' (John 15.5-6)
Staying consciously connected to Jesus throughout the day - moment by moment awareness of his presence, and a deliberate and determined desire to do his will and go his way - is what 'remaining in Him' is about.
Jesus shows us how we keep well connected, when he tells us, 'But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.' (John 15.7-8) Keeping his words as our guide and inspiration will have startling results.
I am so excited at the prospect of people like us exploring the ways in which we can stay well connected to Jesus throughout each day. From our side, we need to practice this way of living, and see how Jesus works through us.
It would be great to hear stories from all who discover Jesus working in their setting. Please get back to me with your discoveries!
Best wishes,
Richard
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