1 every 25 seconds
I read a report the other day that Google receives 1 job application to work for the company every 25 seconds! The report went on to tell why. It's the benefits: free shuttle service, free meals, childcare, pets at work, time off, etc…
In fact yesterday, I saw another story on TV about Google and their employees and these benefits. The employees with their pets were mentioning things like how much they liked looking at his "best" friend during the day and another quipped about bad days being easier with their pet around.
Make the comparison to Christianity and benefits. I know the Church has often institutionalized religion around the world, but I'm not thinking just about the Church (although I believe without a doubt church is a real benefit). The benefits of eternal life with God, a present relationship with God, true freedom from guilt and shame, forgiveness and grace, true fellowship within a church, knowing your life's purpose, satisfaction and fulfillment in God's plans and a myriad of other benefits should outweigh the benefits of a 9 to 5 job, right? Then, why don't we experience the "growth," potential and realized, like a company providing "temporary, earthly" benefits? The finger is pointing at me, I know. There is a lot "advertised" by our lives and I can't help but wonder, "would anyone want to be a part of this "work" if they watched me?" Or, "Do I really enjoy the benefits?"
1 every 25 seconds, heaven would be a more crowded place if changes were to happen.