Networking

In the old Webster 1828 dictionary, network was a complication of threads, twine or cords united at certain distances, forming meshes. It could also be interstices or open spaces between knots or intersections. Today it could mean a complicated intermingling of lines, passages or the like, as in a network of roads, or in communications a series of broadcasting entities (television, radio, internet, etc.). I find "networking" in Matthew 4:21, and I choose to use the word as it relates to the Bible. "And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them."

These men were commercial fishermen, having come from a night of fishing on the Sea of Galilee. In the run of a night their nets would suffer damage from catching an obstruction on the bottom, or from basic general wear.  "Networking" was a daily chore before resting, in order to be ready for the next night of labor. This networking was a must if any success in the fishing industry was to be maintained. (Holes in your net could cause a great loss of income.)

This networking always reminds me of people's lives. Through walking across this planet, we come in contact with many problems that tear holes in our lives. These holes must be mended if life is to be meaningful. Satan tore into the lives of the first man and woman. It took God to repair the damage that sin did. He did so by shedding the blood of an innocent lamb (Genesis 3:21). We could well say God is a great networker! For us who live in this age, Satan continues to be at work to destroy and tear us apart though sin.

The Lamb of God was God's solution to this destruction. I personally can say I know what it is like to be repaired, to have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins. I highly recommend this networker. He can mend a broken net (life) to make it again useful and, in His sight, of great value.

Watch for the holes! They have appeared in my life now that I am a believer. While Satan no longer can have my  life, he desires to cut my effectiveness. Be as wise as those in Matthew 4 who were daily in the ship "...mending their nets..." Hey! You too, might even get a special call one day from God's Son, "...Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Take a good look at your life. Is there a need for Network?