When Jesus Disappears in Traffic: Navigating Spiritual Disconnect

When Jesus Feels Far

Have you ever been following a loved one in traffic? You’re keeping a safe distance, focused on their tail lights, navigating the turns together. They’re in the car right in front of you, your target, your guide. Then, you approach an intersection. The light turns yellow. They punch it and sail through, but you’re just a second too late. The light flashes red, and you have to hit the brakes.

You sit there, helpless. Cars from the cross-street start pouring into the gap between you, a river of steel and glass separating you from the one you were following. One car, then five, then ten. Your connection is broken. The spiritual leadership car you were following starts to get smaller and smaller, disappearing into a sea of brake lights and meaningless motion. Panic starts to rise in your chest. You’ve lost them.

This is exactly what a spiritual disconnect feels like. One moment, you’re on the pathway of life, following the way of Jesus Christ. The next, there’s a massive spiritual wall between you, or a red light you just couldn't make. Your prayers, which once soared, now seem to just bounce off the ceiling. You start doing a spiritual inventory, pondering your sins, wondering, "Am I really a vessel meet for the Master's use? Can God even use me anymore?"

It’s a terrifying place to be. You feel that if you don't reconnect that spiritual umbilical cord to heaven, and soon, you’re going to die like a fish out of water. You keep doing the "right things"—the good works, the service—but it feels like you're just jogging in place, burning spiritual calories for no fruit. Time keeps marching on, but you feel spiritually stagnant, stale, and Jesus seems to be getting further and further away. If you know what I’m talking about, I want you to know you’re not alone. And more importantly, I want you to know that this experience, as awful as it is, doesn't take Jesus by surprise.

The Anatomy of a Disconnect

The Spiritual Wall and the Rising Pressure

When that spiritual wall goes up, it has physical consequences. I know for me, my blood pressure starts to go up. It’s a carnal reaction to a spiritual problem, but it’s real. I start getting angry. I’ll find myself yelling at inanimate objects or getting furious about things I have absolutely no control over. My head feels like it’s going to pop.

Sometimes, it gets so intense it’s almost like having one of those out-of-body experiences I describe in my book, OPEN YOUR EYES MY SUPERNATURAL JOURNEY. You feel your spirit rise up, and you’re just watching yourself mess up down below. You see this madman losing his temper and you think, "Who is that guy down there? That looks like me, but man, that is not me." It's a profound and frightening sense of being divided against yourself.

This is the chaos that ensues when the connection is severed. We were designed to live in constant communion with our Creator, and when that communion is disrupted, every part of us—body, soul, and spirit—screams in protest.

Sawing Off Your Own Branch

Jesus tells us in John 15, "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." (John 15:5 KJV). During a disconnect, it feels like we’re the guy sitting on that very branch, holding a saw, and actively cutting ourselves off from the tree trunk.

It's a double-minded thing. Part of you wants to abide, to stay connected, but another part of you is just sawing away, causing this disconnect that is completely counterintuitive. And then you fall, helplessly, to the earth. The fall itself isn’t the main problem; it’s the disconnect from the vine that’s catastrophic. That vine is our spiritual tree trunk, the source of our breath, our hope, our inspiration, which causes our perspiration for this generation.

When that connection is cut, the spiritual sap dries up. The lifeblood of our faith, which should circulate like blood from the heart, just stops. Our relationship with Jesus goes from hot to lukewarm. The very source of our spiritual sustenance runs dry.

When the Well Runs Dry

In that state of spiritual dehydration, we instinctively resort to the futility of our own minds. We think, "Okay, let’s go back to the basics." We start searching the scriptures diligently, but with a carnal mind. We’re spiritually disconnected, trying to use an intellectual tool to solve a spiritual problem. We want to yell at Moses, "Hey, you got to make water come out of this rock, dude, or I'm going to die!"

Then we remember this is a personal relationship. We have to deal with this ourselves. We rehearse the promises: "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." (Hebrews 13:5 KJV). But the words feel hollow. Our situation feels completely contrary to what the Word of God says. All the while we're quoting these scriptures, that spiritual car of Jesus is disappearing further into the distance.

This is the spiritual thirst the psalmist knew so well. "As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God." (Psalm 42:1 KJV). This isn't the thirst of someone who has never tasted water; it's the desperate thirst of someone who knows what the life-giving presence of God feels like and is now agonizingly cut off from it. This is the hunger and thirst for righteousness that Jesus promised would be filled. The ache itself is a sign that we were once full and are meant to be full again.

Peter's Story: The Ultimate Case Study in Disconnect and Restoration

If anyone understood this roller coaster of connection and disconnect, it was the apostle Peter. His life gives us the perfect roadmap for navigating these treacherous waters.

Walking on Water, Sinking in the Storm

Think about Peter walking on the water. It was a perfect picture of what it means to follow Jesus supernaturally. As long as his focus was on Jesus, he was doing the impossible. His body, soul, mind, and spirit were all headed in one direction: towards Jesus.

Then something came in. He allowed himself to be distracted. A storm. The wind, the waves—the storm of life that we all face. He didn't maintain his focus, and the moment he took his eyes off Jesus, he began to sink. But here’s the crucial part. As the cold water was closing over his head, Peter didn’t try to rationalize his way out. He didn’t start quoting his favorite scriptures about flotation. He didn't try to swim.

In that moment of terror, his core value system kicked in. He knew, in the depth of his soul, that Jesus was the only solution. He cried out, "Lord, save me!" And the Lord saved him.

Why did he do that? It wasn't because of his top-notch theology. The Bible tells us the religious leaders perceived Peter and John as "unlearned and ignorant men," but they marveled because "they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13 KJV). It wasn't Peter’s book learning that saved him; it was his being with Jesus. That relationship was his core. He had forsaken everything—his boats, his career, even two boatloads of fish—to follow Jesus. His life was all-in.

Sifted Like Wheat

But even with that level of intimacy, Peter experienced the ultimate disconnect. Jesus told him it was coming. "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." (Luke 22:31-32 KJV).

Peter, full of confidence, insisted, "Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death." (Luke 22:33 KJV). He was ready for the big, dramatic battle. But then came the unexpected variable: a little girl. She wasn't a soldier or a demon; she was just a servant girl who identified him. And she freaked him out. It reminds me of the prophet Elijah, who, after defeating 450 prophets of Baal, ran for his life from one woman, Jezebel. The unexpected variable can undo us.

Faced with that little girl, Peter began to sink. He started sawing that tree limb off the tree trunk. He denied Jesus. Not once, not twice, but three times. He fell away into a fit of despair and depression.

Restoration and a Greater Calling

Where did Peter go after this catastrophic failure? He went fishing. He went back to what his carnal mind knew how to do. He probably thought Jesus would never fellowship with him again. He was in that dark, disconnected place, stuck at the red light while Jesus was long gone.

But Jesus saw all of it. It didn't take Him by surprise. And just like He allowed Joseph to be thrown into a pit, sold as a slave, and forgotten in prison, He allowed Peter to go through this sifting. Why? So that one day, he could strengthen his brethren. Joseph later told his brothers, "But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive." (Genesis 50:20 KJV).

Jesus met Peter on that beach, in the middle of his failure and his return to his old life, and He restored him. And after this deep humiliation, after this profound spiritual disconnect, Peter became the man who preached with fire at Pentecost. He became the man whose very shadow would heal people. The sifting didn't destroy him; it refined him. The disconnect led to a deeper, more humble, and more powerful connection than he ever had before.

Key Takeaways

• Spiritual disconnect is a real and painful experience that can feel like hitting a wall or losing Jesus in traffic.
• Our initial carnal reactions—like anger, frustration, or just "trying harder" in our own strength—often make the situation worse.
• The primary cause of a disconnect is a loss of focus. We take our eyes off Jesus and fix them on the "storm" of our circumstances, our fears, or our failures.
• Jesus is never surprised by our disconnects. He often allows these periods of sifting to strip away our self-reliance and deepen our dependence on Him.
• The path to reconnection is not through more intellectual knowledge or religious works, but through a return to our "first love"—the simple, intimate, and all-consuming relationship of just being with Jesus.

Conclusion: Your Next Move When You're Stuck at the Red Light

So, what do you do when you find yourself stuck at that spiritual red light, watching Jesus disappear into the traffic ahead? First, know that He hasn't abandoned you. He knows exactly where you are, and He has a plan. These periods can last a while, but they are not forever.

The key is to turn up the "seeking Him" mode. Let your core value system cry out, "I love Jesus, even when I'm not hearing from Him. I trust Jesus, even when I can't feel Him." Keep seeking Him, not because it earns you points, but because He is your very life. It’s all about that spiritual relationship with the biblical Jesus. Nothing else will do.

If this has touched you, please share this with your friends and family on social media. You never know who else is sitting at a spiritual red light, feeling alone and desperate for a reconnection. Until we meet again, dig deeper and go higher.

Action Items

• Be Brutally Honest With God. Stop pretending you're fine. Follow the example of the psalmists and cry out to God. Tell Him you feel disconnected, you're angry, you're afraid. Pour out your heart to Him. Honesty is the first step toward intimacy.
• Re-engage Your "First Love." Don't just go through the motions. Put on worship music and just soak in His presence without an agenda. Remember the romance of your first love relationship with Jesus. Remind your heart why you forsook all to follow Him in the first place.
• Get Washed by the Word. If reading the Bible feels like a chore, try a different approach. Put on an audio Bible and just let the words wash over you while you drive, work, or rest. Don't try to analyze it; just let the Spirit use the water of the Word to cleanse you.
• Identify and Forsake the Distraction. What was the "storm" or the "little girl" that caused you to take your eyes off Jesus? Name it. A fear, a sin, a worldly care, a person's opinion? Consciously repent for giving it your focus and, by faith, turn your eyes back to Jesus.
• Ever felt a spiritual disconnect from Jesus? 💔 Re-ignite your first love and learn to reconnect with the Vine, even when you feel stuck in spiritual traffic.

The Great Commission or the Great Omission: Why We Must Stop Painting the Barn and Get Into the Harvest

 

The Harvest Is Ready (But the Workers Are Comfortable)

I remember sitting in my living room years ago, the blue light of the television flickering against the walls. At that time, I thought I was doing okay. I was a "Christian," I went to church, and I followed the routines. But something was gnawing at me. My grandmother, before she passed away, had dropped a bombshell on me during a quiet afternoon visit. She looked at me with those wise, aging eyes and asked, "Conrad, did you know angels had sex with women?"

I laughed it off. "No way, Me-ma! That's not in the Bible." She just smiled that knowing smile and told me to look at Genesis chapter six. When I finally opened the Word for myself, without the filter of what I’d been told in Sunday School, there it was. And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. (Genesis 6:1-2 KJV).

That moment was a wake-up call. I realized I had been looking at the Bible through a "theological lens" handed down by tradition rather than the Spirit of Truth. It led me to a radical decision: I threw out my television. I realized I was being conformed to the world and the traditions of men rather than the Word of God. I needed to Open My Eyes to what Jesus was actually saying, not what the modern "church business" wanted me to hear.

We have a massive problem in the modern church. We’ve turned the Great Commission into a Great Omission. We spend our time, our energy, and our "Kingdom currency" on things that don't produce disciples. We are painting the barn, jumping up and down inside the barn, and praying for the crops to grow legs and walk into the building. But that isn't how the Harvest works. We have become lazy workers in a field that is white unto harvest, and it’s time we look at the facts and figures of our "business" to see where the leak is.

In this post, I want to explore why our modern methods are failing and how returning to the Luke 10 model of evangelism can revolutionize our walk with Jesus. We need to move from being "pew-warmers" to being "laborers" who are thrust out into the world.

Main Message

The Business of the Kingdom

Well, oh well, what have we done with the Great Commission? If you were running a business, you wouldn't ignore the facts. If you saw that 99% of your leads were falling through or that your employees weren't holding their weight, you’d step back and evaluate. You’d find the "dead weight" and emphasize what actually works. Now, I know that makes church sound like a business, but in many ways, it is a multi-level marketing program designed to make disciples.

The currency of this Kingdom is Faith and the Word of God. In the book of Acts, it says the Word of God "grew." It didn't say the bank account grew; it said the Word grew. Success in the Kingdom isn't about the size of your building or the quality of your smoke machine. It’s about people being transformed by the words of Jesus.

I’ve been posting some statistics on Facebook and Google Plus lately that have really ruffled some feathers. People get upset when you throw facts and figures in their face because it messes with their traditions. For instance, did you know that in many mass Crusades or "sinner’s prayer" events, the retention rate is abysmally low? Some statistics suggest that as few as 1% of people who make a "decision" actually stay Christians. Ray Comfort wrote about this in his book God Has a Wonderful Plan for Your Life. We’ve watered down the gospel to "Jesus wants to give you a car and a house," and when life gets hard, those people fall away because they weren't signed up for the Gospel of the Cross; they were signed up for a lifestyle upgrade.

The Traditions of the Pharisees

Jesus had a major conflict with the Pharisees, and it wasn't just because they were "mean." It was because they elevated their traditions above the Word of God. I’ve recently been studying the idea that Jesus was what you might call a "Karaite Jew"—someone who exalts the written Word over man-made traditions. The Pharisees believed that their oral traditions could actually supersede the Bible.

We do the same thing today. We presuppose things when we read the Bible because of the theology handed down to us for centuries. We glaze over verses that contradict our "church doctrine." But the Spirit of Truth wants to break through that. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. (Joshua 1:8 KJV).

Success isn't defined by the world’s standards. You can’t serve God and Mammon. If you’re always worried about how you’re going to pay for a ministry project, you’re putting the physical cart before the spiritual horse. Look at George Mueller. He ran orphanages entirely on faith. He never asked for a dime; he just prayed in his closet, and God provided. That is the spiritual relationship with a Biblical Jesus that I am so passionate about you developing.

The Luke 10 Blueprint

In Luke chapter 10, Jesus gives us a blueprint for how to actually do this work. He didn't just tell the twelve Apostles; the Bible says He appointed "seventy others" as well. That means this is for all of us.

After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. (Luke 10:1-2 KJV).

I want to focus on that phrase "send forth." In the original Greek, the word is ekballo. It’s a strong word. It’s the same word used when Jesus "cast out" demons. It means to eject, to thrust out, to expel. It’s almost a violent word. Why? Because we are prone to staying in our comfort zones! We like our coffee, our air conditioning, and our stained glass. God often has to "ekballo" us—thrust us out—through circumstances or persecution to get us into the field where the crops are rotting.

Lambs Among Wolves

I remember a time when my wife, Susan, and I went out to pray for people. It was a cold afternoon, and my stomach was in knots. The "ego" in me was screaming, "You’re going to look stupid! People are going to reject you!" We felt like lambs among wolves, just like Jesus said. Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. (Luke 10:3 KJV).

We stood on a street corner, just watching people go by. I saw a man limping, looking exhausted. The "business" side of my brain wanted to calculate the risk, but the Spirit said, "Go." We approached him, and I simply asked if we could pray for his leg. He looked startled—a wolf-like glare at first—but then his shoulders dropped. As we prayed, I could feel the presence of the Lord. That’s the thing: the Shepherd is always with the lambs. We don't have to be "tough"; we just have to be obedient.

Jesus told the seventy to carry no purse, no script, and no sandals. This is a reflection of total faith. We spend so much time worrying about "God's bill," but if it's "God's will," He pays the bill. We don't need ten-million-dollar mansions or private jets to do the work of the Kingdom. The laborer is worthy of his hire, and that "hire" is often just a meal and a place to stay while you share the Word.

Personal Reflections

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not perfect at this. I’m still working this out in my own life. There are days when I’d rather stay in my "barn" and paint the walls than head out into the muddy fields. But I look at the compass heading that Jesus gave us, and I see how far we’ve drifted.

I’ve realized that my fear of looking stupid is just pride. We are more worried about the opinion of man than we are about being approved by God. Jesus warned us that many would come to Him on that day saying, "Lord, Lord," and claiming they did mighty works, but He would say, "I never knew you." Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my father which is in heaven. (Matthew 7:21 KJV).

I don't want to be the guy who did "mighty works" within the safety of a church building but ignored the command to "go." I want to know Him—the spiritual component, not just the academic one. Jesus corrected me through the realization that "healing the sick" is the "dinner bell" for salvation. When we venture out on faith and pray for people, and they see the power of God manifested, their hearts open to the Gospel. If we refuse to pray for the sick when we see them, are we truly following His command?

Biblical References

The foundation of everything we do must be the Word. I often go back to the Great Commission in Matthew. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20 KJV).

Notice He says to teach them to "observe all things." That means if Jesus told His disciples to go out two by two, heal the sick, and rely on faith, they were supposed to teach the next generation of disciples to do the exact same thing. It’s a chain reaction. If we aren't doing what He commanded, we aren't making Biblical disciples.

In Luke 10, Jesus also emphasizes the "Son of Peace." And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. (Luke 10:5-6 KJV). This shows us that we don't have to force the Gospel on everyone. We look for where the Holy Spirit is already working—the "Son of Peace"—and we stay there. We disciple that person, that household, until the mission is done. This is how Paul worked in the book of Acts. He stayed with people like Lydia, pouring the Word into them. He didn't just collect a decision card and move on to the next stadium.

Key Takeaways

• The Field is the World: Sinners aren't going to walk into a church building any more than a criminal is going to walk into a police station. We must go to them.
• Ekballo Faith: We need to pray for the Lord to "thrust" us out of our comfort zones and into the harvest.
• Currency of Faith: Stop worrying about the finances. If God calls you to it, He will provide the "seed to the sower."
• Healing as a Witness: Healing the sick isn't an end in itself; it’s the "dinner bell" that proves the Kingdom of God has come near.
• Discipleship over Decisions: Success is measured by those who "observe all things," not by how many people raised their hands at the end of a sermon.

Conclusion and Call to Action

We are living in urgent times. The harvest is truly great, but the laborers—well, they’re a bit lazy. We’ve been "painting the barn" for too long while the world outside is starving for the Truth. It’s time to put down the paintbrush and pick up the sickle.

I want to encourage you to develop that deep, spiritual relationship with the Biblical Jesus. Don't let tradition nullify the Word of God in your life. If you’ve been feeling that "tug" to go deeper, to actually live out the Luke 10 model, don't ignore it. That might just be the Spirit of Truth trying to "ekballo" you into your destiny.

If this message challenged you or if you’ve had experiences stepping out in faith like this, I want to hear from you. Please leave a comment on ConradRocks.net or reach out to me on social media. And if you’re struggling with fear or spiritual opposition, check out my book Overcoming Night Terror for more on walking in the authority of Jesus.

Dig deeper and go higher!

Action Items

• Pray for Ekballo: Ask God specifically to thrust you out into a situation where you can share His love this week.
• Go Two by Two: Find a "prayer partner" or a fellow believer and go to a public place simply to be available to pray for people.
• Identify a "Son of Peace": Look for someone in your life who is open to spiritual things and commit to discipling them rather than just "witnessing" once.
• Audit Your Traditions: Read through Luke 10 and Matthew 28 this week and ask the Holy Spirit to show you if any of your "church habits" are actually hindering the Great Commission.
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The Social Media Honeycomb: Building Global Kingdom Connections

Building Kingdom Connections Online

It was one of those mornings where the alarm clock felt less like a wake-up call and more like a personal affront. You know the kind—it’s "terribly early," the world is still draped in that heavy, pre-dawn silence, and the sun hasn't even thought about showing up. Your critical thinking skills are still buried deep under the covers, and every fiber of your being wants to hit snooze. But Susan and I have a rule, a spiritual anchor we’ve kept since our wedding day: seek ye first the Kingdom.

Before the chaos of the world starts screaming for our attention, before the emails start piling up, and before the noise of the news cycle begins, we get the Word of God into us. We pull up our YourVersion Bible plan—an audio plan we’ve followed for years—and just let the scripture wash over us. There is something transformative about listening to the whole Bible in a year, hearing the grand narrative of God’s redemptive work from Genesis to Revelation while the house is still dark. It sets the frequency for the day.

After we pray and that first cup of coffee starts to kick in, I usually find myself "mossing around" over to my computer. As the screen glows in the dim light, I dive into the overnight messages. It’s a wild, humbling thing to realize that while I was sleeping in my corner of the world, the rest of the planet was awake. My social media inbox has become a digital mission field, a crossroads where the local meets the global. People from Russia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Africa are reaching out. Suddenly, my quiet living room in the States is connected to a global move of God that knows no borders.

The pain point many of us feel today is a profound sense of isolation. We look at social media and see it as a "wasted time" sinkhole—a place of vanity, political bickering, and empty scrolling. We feel powerless against the darkness we see online, wondering if a single voice can actually make a difference or if we’re just shouting into a digital void. You might feel like your online presence is insignificant, or perhaps you’re overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the world’s needs.

But there is a solution, and it’s what I call the Social Media Honeycomb. It’s about realizing that these platforms aren't just for cat videos; they are the vehicle for the remnant to come together. We are linking arms in a spiritual war, and today I want to show you how you can turn your smartphone into a tool for global discipleship. We aren't just users; we are points of contact in a divine web of kingdom connections.

Main Message

When I look at my monitor in the early morning light, I don't just see avatars or numbers; I see points of contact in a massive, intricate, divine web. Years ago, Nancy Petrey wrote a book called The Honeycomb's Waiting, and that imagery has never left me. I see these digital platforms as a honeycomb—each cell a person, each connection a thread of honey, sweet and nourishing, binding the body of Christ together across oceans and time zones. We are joining together points of light all over the world, building an alliance that the enemy cannot easily break.

The Power of the DM (Direct Message)

My approach is simple, almost "from the hip," but it’s intentional. Whether it’s Instagram or Twitter—where I’ve seen 35,000 followers grow on a single account—I treat every follow as a divine appointment. On a slow day, I might talk to ten new people about Jesus. On a busy day, I’m in deep conversations with fifty.

As soon as someone follows me, I send a direct message: "Thanks for the follow! How has Jesus changed your life?"

That one question is a master key. It bypasses the surface-level chatter and goes straight to the heart. I’ve watched social media platforms rise and fall—I was a beta tester for Google+ back when it was the "next big thing," I’ve seen Snapchat’s fad-like nature, and I’ve watched Instagram become a powerhouse. But regardless of the platform, the principle remains: we must be fishers of men. We aren't just "posting content"; we are casting nets.

Scene: A Classroom in the Philippines

I remember one particular dialogue with a young man from the Philippines. He was a teacher, but his personal life was a gauntlet of trials that would break most people. He was essentially a kid himself, yet he had been thrust into the role of parent, raising all his younger siblings alone. The weight of it was visible in his words.

One morning, he sent me a picture. It wasn't a professional headshot; it was a raw, grainy photo of him standing in front of his students. He looked tired but possessed a peace that didn't make sense given his circumstances. He told me that it wasn't a pastor or a missionary who led him to the Lord—it was one of his own students. Can you imagine that? The "teacher" being taught the way of salvation by a child.

In the DMs, I didn't give him a theological lecture. I gave him encouragement. I shared scriptures, I prayed for him right there in the chat, and I watched as a kingdom connection was forged. He wasn't alone anymore. He was part of the honeycomb.

Bridging the Word and the Spirit

In these global connections, I’ve noticed a fascinating, almost symmetrical need. Here in America, we are "worded up." We have access to every translation, every commentary, and every theological resource imaginable. Yet, we often lack that raw, vibrant, spiritual relationship with the biblical Jesus. We have the map, but we aren't walking the terrain.

On the other hand, I talk to my brothers and sisters in Africa, where the Spirit is moving in incredible ways. They are tuned into the supernatural, but they aren't always "worded up." Because they don't always use the Bible as their primary playbook, things can get strange.

I’ve had people message me about "pastors" who tell their congregations to eat live snakes, rats, or grass as a sign of spiritual power. My jaw dropped when I first heard this. I had to step in and say, "Wait a minute, friend. Let’s go back to the Book. How does eating a snake glorify God?"

This is where you come in. You have talents and biblical knowledge that the Lord can use right now. We have a responsibility to let our "worded up" heritage spill over to help those who are seeing the power but lacking the scriptural blueprint. It’s about balance. As I often say in my book OPEN YOUR EYES, we need our spiritual eyes opened to see the reality of the Word and the Spirit working in tandem.

The Russian Connection and the Fire of Ministry

The honeycomb doesn't just connect me to others; it allows me to connect others to each other. One of the most powerful dialogues I’m currently in involves a person from Russia. Their story is brutal—they came out of the horrors of human sex trafficking. But today, they are saved, delivered, and absolutely on fire for Jesus.

Now, one person with a passion in their house might feel isolated. But through social media, I can connect them to ministries I know, like R3 The Movement or Express Missions International—people who actually go in and rescue trafficking victims. When you hook a person with a raw, experiential passion to a person with an established platform, the result is an explosion of ministry.

Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 18:19 KJV).

In the digital age, this "agreement" can happen across continents. Instead of one chasing a thousand, we have two chasing ten thousand. That is the power of the alliance. We are in a war, and we need to link arms.

Personal Reflections

There have been seasons where I’ve missed the mark. I’ve looked at the screen and seen numbers instead of souls. I’ve been tempted to treat social media as a chore or a place to just "broadcast" rather than "engage." But Jesus always brings me back to the individual. He reminds me that the "one" matters.

I remember when I met Jay Cookingham from Strategic Fathering Ministries. Where did it happen? Twitter. That connection led to meeting Kevin Riordon and others in the "Spreading Joy" network. My entire "testimonies" label on ConradRocks.net is essentially a map of these digital encounters. Every one of those stories—stories that have encouraged thousands—started with a simple direct message.

I’ve learned that the Lord doesn't need us to be "social media influencers" in the worldly sense. He needs us to be witnesses. He corrected my focus from seeking "reach" to seeking "relationship." When I started focusing on the person behind the follow, the kingdom fruit began to multiply.

Scene: The Marketplace Mirror

I remember being at a flea market not long ago, a place where people from all walks of life collide. I was witnessing to a lady who was clearly frustrated. She looked at me and said, "I’m skeptical. All you Christians are just contradicting each other. One says this, another says that. Do you believe the Bible or the Spirit?"

It was a classic trap—an intellectual tug-of-war. I realized in that moment that many of us try to witness through our intellect or our specific denominational theology. We bring our arguments instead of our Advocate.

I looked at her and didn't offer a theological defense. I offered a testimony. I shared how Jesus changed my life, how He delivered me, and how He is real to me today. Her wall didn't just crack; it vanished.

This is the lesson for our social media work: people can argue with your theology, but they cannot argue with your testimony. When I talk to the girl from Indonesia who was an ex-Muslim, or the guy in the Philippines, I’m not asking for their systematic theology. I’m asking for their story.

Biblical References

The foundation of this global honeycomb is not technology; it is the Word of God. We are fulfilling the Great Commission with the tools of the 21st century. I am constantly reminded of Paul’s boldness:

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16 KJV).

The "Greek" today is the person scrolling through their phone in a coffee shop in Vietnam or a village in Africa. The Gospel remains the power of God, regardless of the medium.

We are called to be intentional and strategic. In the same way that Susan and I seek Him early in the morning, we should seek His lost sheep in the digital marketplace. We are called to be fishers:

And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. (Matthew 4:19 KJV).

A fisherman goes where the fish are. He understands the tides and the seasons. Right now, the tides of human attention are flowing through Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. If we aren't there, we aren't fishing where the fish are biting.

We must also remember the power of the testimony in our spiritual warfare:

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. (Revelation 12:11 KJV).

Your testimony is a weapon. When you post it online, you are launching a spiritual counter-attack against the lies of the enemy. You are showing the world that Jesus is still in the business of transformation.

Key Takeaways

• The Social Media Mission Field: Your digital platforms are not just for social interaction; they are a vehicle for the remnant to unite and for global discipleship to occur.
• The Power of the DM: A simple, direct question like "How has Jesus changed your life?" can break through digital noise and start a life-changing kingdom connection.
• The Honeycomb Alliance: We are points of contact meant to link up with others. Connecting a person with a passion to a person with a ministry can create a "forest fire" for the Gospel.
• Testimony as a Weapon: People may argue with your theology, but they can't argue with your story. Your testimony is the primary tool for overcoming the enemy and reaching the skeptical.
• Bridging the Gap: We have a responsibility to share our biblical knowledge with those experiencing the supernatural without the Word, and to learn from the spiritual fire of those in other nations.
• 24/7 Witnessing: By putting your testimony in a permanent format (blog, video, audio), you are witnessing for Jesus even while you are asleep.

Conclusion and Call to Action

The world has become a very small place. You have the unprecedented ability to sit on your couch and disciple someone in a nation you may never visit. This is not a coincidence; it is a divine opportunity. Don't let these platforms be a source of distraction or a drain on your spirit. Let them be a source of revelation and connection.

I’ve seen the fruit of this firsthand. From the girl in Indonesia who found Christ despite persecution, to the teacher in the Philippines, the stories are endless. We are building a honeycomb, one connection at a time, filling the world with the sweetness of the knowledge of God.

If you want to see more of how this works, or if you need encouragement for your own journey, visit ConradRocks.net. Read the testimonies there—almost all of them started with a simple interaction online. If you’re struggling with fear or the darkness of the world, check out my book Overcoming Night Terror or OPEN YOUR EYES.

We are in a war, and we need to link arms. If this message has touched you, please share it on your own social media. Let’s start those conversations. Let’s build the honeycomb.

Till we meet again, dig deeper and go higher.

Action Items

• Audit Your Digital Presence: Review your social media bios. Do they reflect your relationship with Jesus? Ensure there is a way for people to find your testimony or a link to the Word.
• The "DM One" Challenge: Every morning this week, after you spend time in the Word, send a direct message to one person who followed you, asking them about their testimony or how you can pray for them.
• Create a Permanent Testimony: Write out your story, record a short video, or make an audio clip of how Jesus changed your life. Post it and pin it to the top of your profile so it works 24/7.
• Use Strategic Hashtags: When you post spiritual content, use hashtags like #Jesus, #TeamJesus, or #Spirituality to help people searching for the Truth find your light in the honeycomb.
• Build a Prayer List: Use the "List" feature on Twitter or a specific group on Facebook to keep track of the people you are disciplying online, and commit to praying for them by name every day.