Do Your Tech Expectations effect Your God Expectations?
We live in the kind of culture now where its customary, and sometimes demanded, that our needs be met when it comes to those things tech. Whether that is a software update for our device or importing a product that is not even in your country, we really do seem to have these expectations that somehow, we are owed something because we use this technology. We do pay for it, and should expect a reasonable amount of quality and service with what we have purchased. But, ever consider that those expectations are effecting your expectations of how you approach your relationship with God?
In a section of John where Jesus has just finished performing a miracle of fish and loves, and had discretly made his way to the other side fo the sea, people came to him inquiring how he made it to that side as they did not see him depart the night before. Jesus' response was,
"Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. 27Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.".After beholding some of the benefits of Jesus (being freely fed), these folks didn't so much want Jesus as they wanted more of what made their lives easier (free and abundant food).
Let this sit in your thoughts today:
It is true that you have a measure of tech that works for you, and you might even want it to do more than what it is doing. But, do not let that expecatation make you think that your needs are not already being met.
In the same light, do not view God through the lens of the "free food." Set your expectations on Jesus being Lord over your life, and the food and all else will take care of itself.
posted by Antoine @ 3/29/2007 06:44:00 PM
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Nice and informative. Love the site. Be Bless
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