Friday, April 24, 2026

Network

Everybody has some sort of network these days - people in similar fields - sports - activities - communities - electronic devices. Our community in Arizona joined a new network about 12 years ago - Nextdoor.com - a private social network with a limited number of homes in a designated area. The idea was to help involve neighbors with each other - finding lost pets - promoting school projects - looking for reliable trades people - searching suggestions for interesting entertainment - helping neighbors with needs - wants - security. The network has  been active for some twelve years - now boasting thousands of members - people reaching people.  Most of the posts friendly - helpful - some not so nice.


Jesus had His own network - His twelve disciples - other followers. Even though they had no modern  technology - they were still able to get His message out - word of mouth. One person reaching one other - who reached one other. Because of His message - how it impacted daily 
life - His message spread rapidly - considering the times. With the advent of the printing press - radio - television - Internet - His message is now broadcast and shared hundreds of thousands times a day. The technology has changed - the message has not. Jesus loves you - God has a plan for your life - you are important.  The next time you check your email - Facebook - Twitter - NextDoor - remember - you have been called to share the most important message you have ever received - God loves you.

Deacon Dale