2 Corinthians 3

It's pretty amusing how chapter 3 talks about credentials, especially when I had an interview today at Moxie Interactive (which went superbly well, might I add). I've been in contact with a Senior Art Director at Moxie for the past six months - attempting to get my foot in the door as well as building relationships with some of the employees. Dr. Scott Shamp of the New Media Institute drilled into my head the importance of networking with people and maintaining contact with them. I found that to be the most important and life changing lesson I've learned in my 4 years of college. Investing in the lives of others rather than saying a quick hello and never talking to the person again. I mean, this is how I landed one internship in NYC, a potential one at Moxie, and a job in Athens. I follow-up with people all throughout the year to keep close relationships.

Paul tells us that while having credentials is a good thing, we can't just flash it around and expect people to migrate to us. I see too many Christians today not getting personally involved in the lives of others, especially those new to the faith or wanting to grow in their faith. It's similar to when newcomers come to church. The welcoming team does their job of introducing themselves and asking a few questions, but after Sunday, is there a follow-up? Do the team members wait until next week to talk to the new person? Or let's say you have a gift in music; what good is it to keep it to yourself? My mentor engrained into my head the importance investing my times in others.

The Gospel needs to be written on our hearts - not kept inside of our head. When we interact with others, people should be able to see Christ written all over us. We are weak and our human references are nothing; however, the Spirit of God comes and gives us his divine credentials to helps us move in others.