You know what I love about DVR…that I can skip over all the commercials. Once in a while, however, an Ad is produced that is very creative and absolutely hysterical. But the problem with many of these is that the product or service being sold is not clearly communicated. We’ve all witnessed these. You’re left laughing out loud, and moments after the commercial is done the thought “What were they trying to sell, anyway” comes to mind. From a marketing standpoint, that’s not a good thing!
This got me thinking this morning. As Christians, what are WE advertising? Granted, the Church is not Corporate America…but it’s equally important that what (in this case, Who) we are advertising is crystal clear! As we interact with people in our communities, in the work place, at the YMCA, or in traffic…what are we advertising? In a way, our journey with Christ is a commercial. There ARE people watching all the time. This week, may they not see our self-righteousness, accomplishments, church denomination, or political preferences. May they simply see Jesus, and want to know Him because of what they see in us.
Galatians 5:22-26 reads:
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.”
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