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The fact that you are reading this message right now is a perfect illustration of a point that Jesus made in a conversation that he had with his followers nearly two thousand years ago.
But wait a minute. Two thousand years ago there was no such thing as email. True. There was no such thing as cell phones and computers, or wireless communication. True. In fact, come to think of it, the electricity that powers such things wasn’t harnessed for productive use until the late 19th century. True.
Nevertheless, what you are doing right now can be tied directly to something Jesus said a very, very long time ago. How? Think of it this way. By reading this email, you and I are communicating with each other. Some of you will extend the conversation by writing back to me. And in our communication, we are actually staying in touch with each other. There is a relationship going on here.
Jesus told the disciples, “Abide in me as I abide in you.” That wasn’t about emails going out to a thousand people. But it was about staying in touch. Being in a relationship.
Sunday morning, we’ll think more on this. Read John 15:1-11. Come to worship—in person or online. And we’ll explore further what Jesus meant in my message, “The Savior’s Love: Living In Us.”
By the way, we’ll stay in touch with Jesus as we share in His Supper. If you won’t be physically present but still plan to worship, get your bread and wine ready!
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