No, Not Preaching Tech, Showing the Power of the Word
Good day or evening to all;
This weekend I found myself (more often than in times past) really talking about MMM and what the point of doing this said ministry is. At times, its just flat out hard explaining to people who don't understand computers that this isn't an effort to spread the gospel of mobile computers. But, to some it sounds like it. To others, they say that it's great to show people how to use computer technology; but come back in saying that its not the be all end all of ministry. It's not. Never was, mobile computers, like music, tv, books, and everything else not named Holy Spirit, are just tools. And many times this weekend, I found it hard just relating that fact, despite sharing my heart for computing resources of all types to be used to the glory of God.
And so tonite, as I am getting a late post in for the beginning of a new week, my mind is on the thought of emppowerment by the Holy Spirit. Why hasn't technology pushed us into a closer relationship with God? And even more, why has it pushed us away from Him? Why are so many reluctant to use this resource (internet) as tv and radio has been used, but so quick to point out its impersonal faults?
I admit, I felt like MMM/I was on trial in a sense. Almost like showing the power of God in tech is something that shouldn't be explored at all. Its enough to make pray this day that for this week, that MMM would know what it means to show the power of the Word of God over and beyond the scope of a website or magazine. And at the same time, to be repentant of not being more open to showing His heart for His people all the more. Personal speech more than anything I know, but in sharing my heart, I'd hope that MMM would be a good light for His Love to all.
This weekend I found myself (more often than in times past) really talking about MMM and what the point of doing this said ministry is. At times, its just flat out hard explaining to people who don't understand computers that this isn't an effort to spread the gospel of mobile computers. But, to some it sounds like it. To others, they say that it's great to show people how to use computer technology; but come back in saying that its not the be all end all of ministry. It's not. Never was, mobile computers, like music, tv, books, and everything else not named Holy Spirit, are just tools. And many times this weekend, I found it hard just relating that fact, despite sharing my heart for computing resources of all types to be used to the glory of God.
And so tonite, as I am getting a late post in for the beginning of a new week, my mind is on the thought of emppowerment by the Holy Spirit. Why hasn't technology pushed us into a closer relationship with God? And even more, why has it pushed us away from Him? Why are so many reluctant to use this resource (internet) as tv and radio has been used, but so quick to point out its impersonal faults?
I admit, I felt like MMM/I was on trial in a sense. Almost like showing the power of God in tech is something that shouldn't be explored at all. Its enough to make pray this day that for this week, that MMM would know what it means to show the power of the Word of God over and beyond the scope of a website or magazine. And at the same time, to be repentant of not being more open to showing His heart for His people all the more. Personal speech more than anything I know, but in sharing my heart, I'd hope that MMM would be a good light for His Love to all.
posted by Antoine @ 1/23/2006 12:06:00 AM
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(didnt want this to go in the main post, but wanted to say it anyways)
For me, mobile technology took a more personal meaning when I realized that I could take a bible with me in the palm of my hand. It was like all those years of carrying a 2in thick bible, a strongs, and a few other books in a very heavy bookbag were now over. My back and eyes were free to just see the Word quickly and simply, and from there I could minister from the Spirit and my heart. I remember in the first moments not being able to find a Scripture reference really fast, so I had to learn to commit them to memory better. And then learning the software so that I could find it, but not rely on the "I remember where on the page it was" form of knowing the Word. Bibles on my PDAs really stretched me to make this a heart issue, not just a mind one.
And so for what I have seen, tech can draw people closer to God, but everyone who is enabled should know that God can make that happen. Its a draw of the Spirit most definitely, and even more than what's in your hand, its what's in His heart for you.
"Why hasn't technology pushed us into a closer relationship with God? And even more, why has it pushed us away from Him?" I think I can answer that question in just a copule of words, my friend... our sin nature.
As revolutionary as the printing press was, and given the fact that the first thing Guttenberg printed was a Bible, it didn't take long for people to start printing things that didn't glorify God, did it? And when television came along, it didn't take long to start putting things on there that would embarass me if I tried to watch it with my daughter (last years half time show at the Super Bowl if nothing else!), and so when the internet got popular, and computers, it doesn't seem unlike mankind to go from something good to something that can be used to exploit other people and make money from peoples vices.
I also think that the more technological society becomes, the more we come to depend on our technology, thus ridding us of the need to trust God. (And I pray you know how that's intended.) We trust in our electronic horses, and our electronic chariots, and leave God farther behind.
Now here's another tid bit. When did this all start? And what historical event preceeded this turning away from God? Think back to 1963. Think about society prior to 1963 and then consider it since then. It was in 1963 that our Supreme Court took prayer out of public schools. That's when I think we turned the corner and headed down the very slippery slope we find ourselves on today.
Grace and peace,
A. Jay
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