You are more influential than you may think. People are always watching and listening to you. Are you being what you profess?
Jesus knew that. We don’t really know how many committed followers he left behind after his ascension. But he knew that their influence would eventually influence the entire world.
My “day job” entails writing about manufacturing and automation. I interview people from top executives to engineers who make things work. Then I write about what they say and add analysis and context. It was just something I did. One day a senior executive told me, “Gary, it really matters what you write. You influence many people.” I never really thought about what influence I might have.
The same with this blog. I had thought about a place to write some thoughts based on my reading, meditation and thinking. A pastor said, why not put one on our church’s Website? So this one started several years ago. Then people started commenting or talking to me about what I was writing.
It makes you think about your responsibilities–and to become responsible. Jesus depends on his followers to spread the word. Are you using your influence responsibly?
Faith Venture 
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