Are You Connected?

Given March 2011

In the business world it’s usually good to be connected with others who can help you.  You may have heard someone ask, “How did they get that job, appointment, or award?”  And the answer might be, “Oh, they have connections.”  Do you have connections?  Who are you connected with?

In a company it’s good to be connected with the CEO; if you have a good relationship with them and have access to their office, you can prosper with the company.  But if you are related to them, well that’s another story.  If you’re in the family, you have different, better, personal benefits that others don’t have.  It’s good to be connected by birth to those in control.  I guess you know where I’m going with this.
C. H. Spurgeon said about God, “He is Himself the great central source and Originator of all power.”  God IS the source of power and we would be wise to be connected to Him.  Are we?  Or are we getting our power from education, our job, sports, or other connections?  Where are our cables connected?  And what about family?  Jesus said, “I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined (connected) to me, and I stay joined (connected) to you, then you will produce lots of fruit. But you cannot do anything without me. If you don’t stay joined (connected) to me, you will be thrown away. You will be like dry branches that are gathered up and burned in a fire.  Stay joined (connected) to me and let my teachings become part of you. Then you can pray for whatever you want, and your prayer will be answered.  When you become fruitful disciples of mine, my Father will be honored.” (John 15:5-8 CEV).  Are we connected to the vine, (family)?
Think of it this way: you have one outdoor water spigot with 42 hoses connected.  How much “power” are you going to get from each one?  The water pressure is diminished by all the connections.  Our lives are the same way.  How many connections do we have and which ones are most important?  “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God…(be connected to Him) and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33).  Check your connections.  If you got something from this, please “Like” Road Revelations on Facebook.  Be blessed!

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