Watch and Pray
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COLUMN: Understanding the Times
Watch and Pray
by Emmett Smith
The new millennium may see as many technological
changes as the last, but it's doubtful. I can
remember when my father, who was born in 1920,
told me about seeing a jet airplane for the first
time. A good number of adults today can probably
remember seeing their first computer. Of course,
this applies primarily to those who live in
developed countries. The Internet has only been
known to most of us for about a decade or so.
Medical and biological advances have been mind-
boggling as well.
Genetics and microbiology have confirmed the
immense complexity of even the smallest organisms.
As David said, we are fearfully and wonderfully
made (Psalm 139:14). The evidence is plentiful to
any that wish to examine it. It's hard to imagine
how these and future advances in technology may
yet change our lives, but we're certainly blessed
to live in such an age. But along with the
blessings of the most materially abundant
lifestyle in recorded history there are many
drawbacks.
An article in the London Telegraph dated June 16
discusses the impact of the Internet on peoples'
lives. It seems that housewives are being
increasingly drawn to online gambling. The
anonymity of this medium is attractive, and thus
many are encouraged to do things they wouldn't do
in person. You will probably be able to relate. If
you use the Internet regularly you will be exposed
to temptations. Porn promotions, chat rooms,
online gambling, online marketing of all sorts.
The evil one has certainly kept up with the latest
technology.
I'm often reminded these days of a phrase in
Daniel 12:4, "... many shall run to and fro, and
knowledge shall increase." We are in the last
days, according to Hebrews 1:2, and we can't deny
that knowledge has increased. I'm not trying to
predict the Lord's return, but I am trying to
remind us that He told us to "Take heed, watch and
pray; for you do not know when the time is" (Mark
13:33).
It's easy to be distracted these days. Let's not
allow that to happen to us.
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