Social networking Jesus Christ styled...

Tonight I was scanning through channels and came across the movie "Social Network." This movie tells the story of how Facebook came to be so successful. While watching, I was literally mind boggled by how such a simple concept grew so fast, spread all over, and become such a desirable thing to have. Part way through the movie I updated my Facebook status, ironic I know. I reflected on what a great day I had enjoyed; family, acts of love, answers to prayers...basically all the above. I don't know what it is lately, but God keeps on getting my attention. I started thinking, if Facebook, a simple concept as described earlier, can grow so fast and reach audiences that it never dreamed of, why can't God do the same thing. The way I figure it is that God is a 'simple' concept. As Christians, we are called to bring people to Christ, to share the good news, and as a result give them the opportunity to give their lives to the Lord.  The concept behind this? It's saying Lord I give my life to you, I confess my sins, I choose to live for your glory from now on...I am a new creation. I say that is a rather simple concept, and here is why: If someone can hear about Facebook from a friend, create an account, enter their relationship status, and write what their interests are all in a few minutes...then why can't someone hear about God's love from a Christian, give their life to the Lord, change their relationship to believer in Jesus Christ, and demonstrate they are interested in being a light and serving Him in the same amount of time? Strange thought huh? Two completely different goals, one very same idea. Facebook strives to attract millions and millions of viewers, reach larger and larger audiences, and make more and more of an impact. That is what God wants too! He wants us to lead as many as we can to Christ, go far and wide to reach the unreachable, and make a difference in this forsaken world.  I see this as a challenge personally. Next time I overhear a news channel talking about Facebook's exploding statistics, I'm going to think what am I doing to beat them in how I travel on my journey to lead others to the greatest network, Christ.