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The Technology Challenge and the gospel of Christ
By Hussain Andaryas | June 6, 2008
The start of the 21stcentury made our world a very tiny one. How much tiny? Just clicks away. The rise of the google map, MS virtual earth, the power of automation in the internet including the mobile browsing, satellite radio and tv etc. has things so much changed that even a person in a remote place of the earth such as deep Hazarajat of Afghanistan has full access to the white house in seconds.
What this means for Christians?
If you just look into what is being feed on the internet you will realize that Christians are way, way behind everyone else in MESSAGING the world.
While Christians hold and have the Power of God (Romans 1:16, 1 Corinth 1:18, Acts 1:8) the time has come for the followers of Jesus Christ to bring a huge change in themselves. To prove that there is more to Christianity then just focusing on beautiful doctrine, nice clothing, and erecting another so called church building.
The fact is that those Churches in the 1st century which did not have a building and were mostly on the run for their lives were a lot, lot more effective and more blessed. They enjoyed God’s fellowship and closeness. They enjoyed practically seeing Jesus Christ through their lives. I always think of a “not so body builder” Telemachus whose simple action of facing God brought a ban on gladiator fights and today’s giants who are confused on what God actually wants from them.
It is sad to even think about it but it is never late. HaleluYAH! today is the day of salvation!
It is very simple
If you command a Bible “GO therefore and be preached” trust me, the Bible will never move and there is none who could prove it otherwise. For God, He is the mirracle. For others it is the simple Faith (believing) in the True God, that causes mirracles and thus changing of history and even the destination of life.
In Matthews’ gospel the Lord said: GO YOU (Christians) therefore. I think it is time for Christians to wake up and shake their cloths on which the dust of laziness homed and be practical in bringing the life giving message of Jesus Christ to our World.
It is the Christians who must act as the walking and talking Bible to make mirracles come true. It is this reason that Jesus Christ said; “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father.” (John 14:12) Yes, you reading right, “not my words” but JESUS’.
So, What Would Jesus Do?
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God is Spirit (John 4:24)
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The Bible is Spirited (Theopnutos=God Breathed) (2 Tim 3:16)
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A Believer in Christ is born of the Spirit… is a spirit(John 3:6-8…)
And JESUS wants all of the three to work together. (1 Corinthians 3:9, Matthew 28:18-20, Psalm 119:11, 105…)
The first ONE being the Leader, the Second One being the Guide and the third one being the carrier.
It is very simple, either YOU GO, or YOU SEND! There is no other way that you can be an active Christian. Going to Church, singing songs, paying your dues, hearing a powerful message without implementing, these are all religious things and have nothing to do with Christianity.
If you SEND and don’t put your full heart into it (Be Passionate, Feel the Pain), your SENDING is mere self boast. So SENDING also require your full participation because God already is RICH.
To me, “why would a Christian even live on earth once SAVED?”
Because as Christ came into the world to save, we also have been sent by Him into the world (John 17:18) to bring other to Him to be saved.
Not only what we do is because WHAT we have (GOD) but we do thing because “what we are!” salt of the earth…light of the world. Matthew 5:13-16
Our purpose? to honor, praise and magnify Christ in the true worship.
Once a man in front of a Church asked me this question: “Why you have so many gadgets, one or two is not enough?” He even went further and said: “Don’t you think it is a waste of money?”
I looked at him and really did not know what to say. So opening my mouth and relying on God I asked him: “What kind of work do you do?” He said; “I am a painting contractor.” He pointed to his van full of tools and many brushes.
This is it. I asked him; “why don’t you use only one brush for the whole work you do, why you have in your van so many brushes and tools?”
Unfortunately he just looked at me with a smile only. Sometimes smiles could become a stumbling block for us.
Your servant is a simple man with simple words. Not the words of a highly educated person, neither a seminary graduate, nor the one who even can analyze this very writings. But simply putting my heart, which is right now crying out loud; “Where are you O Christian?
Let us be excited. Let us make a joyful noise to the Lord. Let us lift up holy hands. Let us impact the world for the glory of God. Open you Celphone and see what only a tiny thing in your hand is capable of to honor God with.
Don’t you hear what God is still asking you this simple question; “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”
Let us pray and think…
Topics: Faith | 8 Comments »
July 1st, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Dear brother Hussain,
Len Stubbs and I would like to talk to you at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for serving our King with great boldness and fervor.
Many, many blessings in Jesus,
Ben Wardlaw
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
(843) 341-5066
Len Stubbs
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
(843) 291-1025
July 13th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Thank you so much for this entry, Hussain. You are so very right in what you have written here. Tashakor, brother.
August 5th, 2008 at 12:06 am
salam how are you ?
how is life going ?
your website is beautiful , i will link your website in my weblog …
thank you …
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September 13th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
I am afghan and a beliver. I live in las vegas Nevada, I am experiencing persecution from family and friends, I would like to communicate with you as you are someone who has walked this path with the same challenges and trials. please email me. thank you
May 6th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Dear Brother Andaryas,
I´m Markus from Germany. I want to encourage you in your service for Christ. I believe that will hold his hand upon you and that he will always strengthe you when you feel weak. He will be like a wall around you so that your life will not be harmed. He will make your service fruitful, I´m sure about that. I will pray for you and your staff. I will pray for your emissions. Isn´t it great that Jesus made us free from our sins and our guilt. He is really worthy to be loved. I love him and I want to love him more. May he bless you and your service.
Your brother in Christ
Markus
June 27th, 2009 at 1:10 am
Dear Brother in Christ,
I respect your strong faith. You are doing miraculous work in Afghanistan. Such a great courage ! I prayer for your work there. This article has great power in itself. Thanks for the message. I am written an article in “- Using technology to share Gospel” for our newsletter subscribers. May God bless you and your work.
In His Service
Premasis
July 1st, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Thank you Premasis for your comments and prayers.
November 7th, 2009 at 5:11 am
Dear brother:
November 07,2009
I am very happy and grateful to hear from you .I have learned a lot.i will say that you are blessed and really a servant of God.you are a great help to others especially to all beginner whom doesn’t ‘ know whom to serve and who is the true God.you can be an eye opener and i thank you for that. God bless you always and in everything you are within….take care….