A Biblical Text-imonial

March 31, 2009

by Sue Panchenkopanchenko

Picture this: Your eyes are just beginning to feel the first ray of morning light as it squeezes through the bedroom blinds. Thoughts of organizing your day start to enter your brain as you realize it’s time to leave your warm bed and  face the many challenges that lie ahead – some exciting, some overwhelming, and some you wish could be avoided altogether.

Certainly an important part of any day is communicating with others via face-to-face or land-line phone conversations, emails and, of course, cell phone texting or talking.

Certainly your cell phone will save the day! It can instantly reach a friendly voice to confirm lunch, cancel one of those dreadful meetings and even let someone know you love them. And the “Silence All” icon can even make it possible for you to ignore a pressing problem that may even require your immediate attention.

A cell phone is the world’s answer to solving just about any communication challenge that comes your way. It can keep information neatly organized in your calendar or contact List, manage MMS RSS JPG TXT E-mail and even speak real-time directions to help you find your next appointment. Imagine that!

With your cell phone, your life is easier and you’re in control. Yes, the mighty cell phone. How did we ever live without it?

Remember (in graphic detail) the day you forgot your phone at home or misplaced it for a few days? It might have been the day you needed to communicate (in audible full sentences) with your text-only teenager (OMG!) or  the day you had to be available to welcome calls (as well as those not-so-welcomed) on your outdated land line! And, all this without Caller ID! !

You must admit, however, there was one good thing that happened that day. Your loved one actually got to hear your face-to-face “I love you” without those annoying “Can you hear me now’s” interjected sporadically.

If you’ve come to beginning your day by depending upon your electronic communication device as your be-all/end-all solution to your life’s communication challenges, I have an alternate suggestion for you to consider.

Try beginning every day communicating with Jesus Christ instead of being anxious (Matt 6:34). He’s always available to talk, you’ll never have to leave Him a voice mail, He’ll be there to guide you through your day, and He doesn’t have a “Silence All” button. There’s no Call Timer either. No Roaming charges apply. The Rollover Minutes just keep on rolling and never expire. Jesus has all the time in the world (or Heaven) to talk to you!

During the day, try reaching for the Bible instead of your cell phone every time you’re feeling lonely and just need to connect with someone to fill a void. God’s Word provides a direct connection with Him, gives you “real” direction in your life, calms your fears, fills the empty void that causes loneliness and gives you hope.

The Bible is the greatest all-in-one powerful communication tool; complete with Texting, Instant Messaging, Personalized ID, Bluetooth technology, ActiveSync, Call History, Voice Recognition, Media Center, Contact List, System Tools and much more.

However, it’s recommended that you speak to Jesus face-to-face in prayer. Just dial “0″ – The Operator is always standing by!

Sue Panchenko is an avid supporter and encourager of RVchurchesUSA. She is Manager of RV Marketplace and Classifieds for Affinity Group Publishing in Ventura, CA

Posted by RVchurchesUSA | Filed Under Spiritual Growth, Uncategorized, ViewPoints 

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