Networking from 8-17-06 post

"Philip replied, "It would take a small fortune to feed them!" Then Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, spoke up. "There's a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?" John 6:7-9

"Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of these men who had heard what John said and then followed Jesus. 41The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother, Simon, and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" (which means the Christ)." John 1:40

"Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, "You are Simon, the son of John--but you will be called Cephas" (which means Peter)." John 1:42

I am all for NETWORKING. Lord uses us in networking attempts to spread gospel, service, meet the needs of others. In my New King James Application bible, a scholar brought to attention this disciple “Andrew” something I did not realize. We can learn from Andrew. Notice Philip's comment in John 6:7 where Andrew spoke up.

There are times in past that Members FXCC mention may things on prayer list and we did pray for them. But what bothered me we did nothing to assist. I think we have gone long way and matured since. But this is good lesson for us to put into practice when we chat or meet people and they mention an issue for example looking for a job in specific area. Then if this person cannot help then at least he\she knows a person who can help and introduce this person to a member who can help. God is using us. This is networking!

Also another way of networking is name-dropping. During a conversation with someone, you can drop the word Jesus Christ, Deaf Ministry, Deaf Preacher, Deaf Bible Class, Men’s Night out, Ladies Night Out, Family Day Out, Merry Christmas (Paul Dymokes’ name-dropping), and many others. Then the other person will ask you more about it in hope to connect them to Christ.

Prayer:

"Lord, thank you for connecting us to people who are seeking for help and also use us to spread the gospel to those who do not know you. In Jesus’s name, Amen."