“See with
what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand” (Galatians 6:11).
In the
history of God’s creation, we live in an amazing time of technology. Never
before have we been so instantly connected by things like cell phones and
social media. Yet, it seems that the instant access and connection has made
life seem more and more impersonal.
The Apostle
Paul had people write as he spoke aloud letters, but at the end of his letter
to the church in Galatia, he wrote with his own large handwriting, which is his
way of making a personal mark to his letter. Paul had so many personal touches
to his writing. In Philippians, Paul expresses his joy in remembering the
Philippian church in prayer (1:3) and even longs for all of them with the
affection of Christ Jesus (1:8).
Being a
church, or a group of transformed and transforming sinners by the grace of
Jesus Christ, we are commanded to love one another (John 13:34). Express your love and care for others in the
church. For example, a simple text of encouragement, a letter of gratitude, or
even meeting face to face to share concerns and cares for each other.
No matter
how advanced technology gets or how busy our lives are, we as redeemed
disciples of Jesus are called to be closer and more loving than any worldly
relationships. We remain personable, for our God became flesh and dwelt among
us. Let us strive for such loving relationships for joy in the church and for
the glory of our gracious God and Savior Christ Jesus the Lord.
