Hey, remember when you were a kid and finally able to take the crayon and actually make it look like something other than lines going in the wrong direction? You connected the dots! It was so much fun seeing the picture come to life as you marked from 1 to 2 to 3 and all the way to the end! The result of your connection revealed purpose; making it all complete. And you felt good about it!
Can you see that principle in the church today? You and I are dots; individuals who all needed our lives transformed by the power of the cross. Once we come into relationship with Christ and His church we then begin the life process of disicpleship -- becoming more like Him as we submit ourselves to be a learner; a student of His teachings.
It's so important for us to connect with other believers on this journey. Our own personal connection helps us to find purpose and value in Kingdom work. We join with others who find their purpose and value. Together we create a beautiful picture of God's intention. Ephesians 2:19-22 states, "Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit."
As we are joined together we rise to become all that God desires for us individually. As this happens to each of us we come together to form His purpose collectively. It's a process. Paul said that we are "being built". The dots are forming one by one by one. We are being transformed into God's intention. It's beautiful! It now makes sense. We are not isolated. We are a part and the picture of our lives is now clear.
I enjoy connection. I love feeling like I belong. My purpose connects with yours and others and together we are complete. I encourage you to stay connected. Get involved in the ministry opportunities for service and nurture. You too will experience the fulfillment of God's intention in your life. Let it happen...dot to dot.
