Tradition

Tradition  

“Now, brothers and sisters,

I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you,

which you received and on which you have taken your stand.”

(1 Corinthians 15 vs. 1) 

            In thirty years as a sales engineer, I saw a lot of changes. In the seventies, it was called “show and sell.” We drove thousands of miles with our sample cases bringing solutions to the customer. Often, we had new technology and served as an educational force and consultant.           

Technologically, the products and sales process evolved as the advent of email and the internet minimized personal visits. In today’s world, the customer reviews the product options online, and the sales challenge is to assist in his selection process. In the 2000s, sales engineers are online with the customer reviewing products and applying them. The style is different, but our message is the same. We can meet your needs.           

Our church is trying to adjust to 2000 years of a changing market. We need to TWEET, POST, Email, and use the latest technology to send a 2000-year-old message to an ever-changing population. Our services are overhauled, so we refer to them as traditional, blended, and contemporary. They are often online. It is a challenge to service present-day needs.           

However, even though our communication has changed, the message has not and cannot. Present generations will find the help they need in an ancient message. Over these new mediums and through the different styles, we must hold firmly to the word. 

Thought for Today: For today, let’s marvel at the message; never changing, always true. The lord is with us. 

Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, we are in a hurry. Our calendars are full, and technology gives us very little time to meditate. We pray for your guidance through it all. We pray for grace and solitude through Jesus. Amen