Every day, I’m bombarded with ads to join this, that and the other. There’s usually some sort of attempt at sweetening the deal too. Join this gym now to save money in the long run. Join this group for a wild adventure. Join this company to reap certain benefits. The latest and easiest– enter your email to join up for free deliveries in your inbox.
Lots of things to join. It’s nearly overwhelming.
With the vast array, the only thing, the only One who doesn’t seem to spend too much in attractive eye-candy for marketing is God.
His marketing technique is word of mouth: my word of mouth. His Word says:
“I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. ~~John 15:5 (The Message)
If we’re joined with Him, life takes on a whole new meaning. Gone is the urge to join fickle communities in hopes of fulfilling a void in life. When you’re connected to the right source, you’ll be exceedingly satisfied. Suddenly, you nearly stop noticing the ads around you.
There is community in God’s family. There is something special and delightfully attractive in connecting with other believers. And God’s family is so neat—we join together no matter where we are on our own spiritual journey. No two people look alike on the outside, yet they all have a couple features to match:
A blessed heart.
A bright smile.
Eyes that testify of a deep-rooted peace.
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Well, that was fun. Your turn.
