In Sync with Jesus
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.1
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.2
Out of all the modern technology that we have, literally, at our fingertips today, one of my favorite features is the use of Bluetooth which allows you to sync your device to another and mirror whatever you may be listening to or watching on your mobile device to a fixed device through wireless internet. For example, my daughter loves to listen to Disney songs wherever she goes; so to keep her entertained in the car we can find the music she wants on our phones and mirror, or sync it to the car stereo via Bluetooth.
Imagine if we could mirror Jesus so easily! Imagine if the time we spent in prayer could be mirrored via Bluetooth to our lives and interactions with others. And imagine if we could sync our prayers and worship directly to the Father! Spending time in God’s Word does exactly that — God’s Word is the Bluetooth that syncs us to the fixed foundation that is Jesus. Living in sync with Jesus means that we are daily walking in harmony, in one accord, and in alignment with God’s purpose for our lives.
When we yield control of our actions, our devices, to the Father, His purpose becomes magnified in a big way. Just as a fixed device will magnify our mobile and make the music louder or the image bigger, God will create a more beautiful image out of you. So before you sync your music to your Bluetooth headphones in the morning, take a few minutes to sync your heart, soul and mind to the Holy Spirit. Allow God to speak to you through His Word and then let your life be the screen on which others will see Christ magnified today.
Suggested Prayer: Dear Lord, in a world where I’m surrounded by every new technology, let me go back to the Word that is tried and true. Fill me with the desire to plug into You first every day so that wherever I go, whatever I do, and in whatever I say, others will see and hear You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
1. Colossians 3:2 (ESV).
2. Romans 12:2 (ESV).
Today’s Encounter was written by: Veronica B.
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Richard (Dick) Innes unless otherwise stated.