Relevance

For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice. (John 18:37)

Relationship-Revelation-Responsibilities. That is what connects the dots and concepts in life. I see in Jesus Him moving purposefully, intentionally for truth to make an impact. Showing and linking the precious life we are all given to the Giver. Living a life with resolve and producing questions that need to be asked.

Many attempt to teach primarily the reality of God without any relation to this world. Possession of the greatest truth without connection to the world we now live, seals and sends away the dots. It leads to confusion and fragments. This is mere hopelessness, not relevant at all.

If our living is to have any relevance (significance, bearing, importance, application) we have the responsibility to link our existence to the Creator. This not only makes a difference individually, but institutionally. We see, know and realize our responsibility is not so much self-orientated, but for the world. It’s not about us, but all.

The church has done a poor job at being relevant. Truth is nothing but truth unless it is effectively communicated by being lived out for others to see. You cannot cram a concept into a mind, but you can administer it into the heart through love, mercy and grace. Jesus never beat the sheep, he fed and led them and continues to do so.

The joining of things matters to me and I have noticed they matter a great deal to God. With the sending of His only Son Jesus to earth he not only provides the way to salvation but gave a perfect example of the One who took so much and made sense of it.

This all starts by knowing God on His terms. God knows what He is doing, let him lead and connect the concepts He puts forth and be responsible to administer them as a link to a world that desperately needs a light that will shine in the dark places.

Connected,

Pastor Dave Jagemann, Chapel of Faith