Free Access

Human beings like to stay connected.

Cell phones, email and social media are just some examples of how we stay connected with each other.

More than a few businesses have become aware of our desire to remain connected.

Some have even offered ways to help us do that as a means of attracting business.

Recently I entered a small cafe.

I chose to spend time in this particular café instead of others nearby because it offered free wireless Internet access.

After I made my purchase I took tried to connect my device to their free service.

The signal was very week,

It took quite a while for my device to connect to their service.

Once connected, I discovered the bandwidth was extremely low and it took considerable time for web pages to load.

Fortunately, I am a patient person and I knew I could live with this.

Suddenly, the signal disappeared completely.

It reappeared a few minutes later and, just like before, it disappeared.

This happened several times.

Having finished my meal, I returned home and checked my device to make certain it was working properly.

My device was in good working order.

The problems I experienced were simply due to the cafe’s free wireless Internet access.

No wonder the service was free.

Isn’t it funny that when man offers you something free of charge he often tries to give you as little as possible?

God provides us with many things that are free and the things He provides us do not diminish in quality just because they are free.

Salvation is a great example.

We do nothing to either earn it or deserve it; yet this priceless gift is free to those who accept it.

1 Thessalonians 5:9 (NET) – For God did not destine us for wrath but for gaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

We also have free, unlimited access to God 24/7.

We can communicate with God through prayer no matter where in the world we are, no matter the time of day and no matter how many others happen to be praying.

Philippians 4:6 (NET) – Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God,

The gifts God bestows upon us are remarkable.

They are also completely reliable.

Blessings,

Jim Pokorny

The Other Brother Jim

Look for me at http://otherbrotherjim.blogspot.com/ on Friday, August 28, 2015.

I’ll be back here on Friday, September 4, 2015