Connected for Growth

The HS2 Growth Taskforce report argues that "HS2 can help rebalance the economy, kick-starting growth and regeneration in our cities." 

In order to be effective, plans must be put in place so that many towns and cities are connected to those stations where the HS2 will be passing through. Local authorities need to create "delivery bodies" to design growth strategies for each station on the route and integrate them into local transport networks.

Essentially, if areas in the North and Midlands are to see growth, they must be connected to the new rail network.

This, of course, reminds me of words from Jesus, spoken just before his arrest. Jesus tells us that in our own lives, if we want to be fruitful, we must stay connected to him. 'Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. 

“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.' (John 15.4-5)

Throughout this day, with whatever happens around us, we can remain close to Jesus, and then his life will supernaturally flow through us, transforming all that we do. Other people will be blessed, and we will changed to be more and more like Jesus. That will be much better than if we tried to muddle through on our own.

So today. my challenge is to stay connected for growth.

Best wishes,

Richard