As Christians, we take comfort in knowing that there is a God who loves us unconditionally. As millennials, we take comfort in knowing we can find a spouse through an app. For those of you who don't know, Tinder is an app that allows people to meet potential dates in their area. After viewing their picture, swipe right if you'd like to chat, or left if not. If two people mutually swipe right, the app allows them to begin a conversation. Amazing! You don't even need to leave your house to meet the love of your life.
For those of you have used the app, you most likely have had an encounter with someone who... lacks taste. Many people use the app as a means of finding easy hookups and are not shy about their mission. This kind of straightforwardness is usually unappealing to most Tinder users. However, other users are straightforward with their intent to marry you immediately. This out pour of affection is also pretty unsettling. But I got to thinking, what if God had a Tinder? What if that was his way of reaching people? He would probably be more like the latter of the two users. And how would we, unknowing of the fact that God was casually Tinder messaging us, react? Here's how I imagine what it would be like:
1. The Bio:
Jesus, 33
1 Prayer away Active always
Heaven >>>> Earth
Working as a carpenter for now, but hoping to get a job working for my Father soon. I love fishing, being alone in nature, and challenging my friends with riddles. I'm always on the move - don't like to have too much down time. I'd say three days is my max. Anyway, I'd love for you to get to know me! Swipe right:)
2. The Profile Picture:
3. The Too-Straightforward First Message:
God: I love you so much I sent my son to die for you
Me: *block*
4. The Pun Pick Up Line:
5. The unsubtle proposal:
God: If you believe in me, you can be my bride.
Me:
6. The weird request:
7. The guy that's too full of himself:
God: Did you know they wrote a book about me? It sold the most copies... ever.
8. The tough guy:
God: My book says in psalm 121 that I will keep you from all harm. I'm stronger than the enemy.
9. The musician:
God: And then I rolled the stone away and invented Rock 'n' Roll.
