Connecting

When I was in Southern California, I joined MySpace because most of the young people I ministered to had pages. It was a great way to stay connected throughout the week. I was introduced to Facebook about a year ago noticing the trend towards this social networking site. In the last couple of weeks, I've connected with a large number of people with whom I haven't spoken in at least a dozen years.

Why are social networking sites so popular? I believe the main reason is that we have an innate need to be connected to one another. Being an island is not in our human nature.

God wired us to have relationship with one another. When the Word tells us that the Church is the Body of Christ, the metaphor has large implications in this regard. Just as Paul writes, "the eye can't tell the hand, 'I don't need you!'" We all need one another, and social networking sites allow us to feel more comfortable connecting with one another.

Because there is the infinite separation between people while on social networking sites, God wants to see us take the next step as well. Connect with people in such a way that you're in one another's presence. Hebrews 10:25 reminds us of our God-given need for personal connection:
"Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

There isn't a single one of us who can find the strength to encourage one's self through every life experience. We need one another! We need connection!!