Following more than tweeting

Owen September 01, 2012 0
​When we click on the icons on our computers, whole programmes open up, offering us access to information, experiences and new frameworks for viewing of life. When Jesus issues the words “follow me”, they operate in the same way. ‘“Follow me” and I will lead you into the Father heart of God. “Follow me” and I will introduce you to God’s upside-down Kingdom. “Follow me” and I will rearrange your way of seeing people. “Follow me” and the journey will take you to the ends of the earth and to the end of time.’ Two words that affect our relationship with God, with others and with ourselves. Today the idea of following has been attached to the chattering world of “twitter”, carrying celebrity gossip or the seeds of political revolution, connecting friends or creating chaos on the cricketing world. Little phrases make a big difference. Jesus was good at the sharp catch-phrase and the sound-bite. “Blessed at the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven belong to them.” Forgive seventy times seven.” “You are the salt of the earth.” We are still reading his “twitter account” 2000 years later. This month we invite you to be followers of Jesus on that timeless twitter account as we offer “prayer tweets” for the day. Remember the parable of the mustard seed.