Technology in our lives is something we can’t escape. It is part of our daily lives and almost every activity we do.
We are so focused on our phones, that we don’t feel the need for a conversation with people around us. When I was in college 2 decades ago, I remember meeting people and making friends while commuting in trains and buses.
But now I travel with the same people every day in a comfortable AC car for work, but everyone has their heads inside their phones. We don’t even know each others’ names…
Every era has an idol, ours in technology
Luke 16:13 says, No one can serve two masters.
We may not be idol worshiping literally speaking, but we have been idolising technology in our lives.
When we idolise things, we do it without even realising it. We love God, yes we do…
But if technology takes most of the time in our day, we are idolising it.
Here is an example to identify if you are idolising technology: Are spending 30 mins in Bible study but 2 hours on technology?
Unknowingly we may also be idolising some influencer on IG or YouTube.
Seeing somebody or hearing somebody more than we hear or spend time with God is also a form of idolising. It is ok to be inspired by people but if we are replacing our time with God with something else, that is the key to identify if we are idol worshiping.
So what are you idolising?
Video games, hobbies, friends?
My generation, can I blow your mind?
Our God is the biggest tech giant. Read Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
God’s technology is way ahead of the Big Tech or Big Four. Through the highest form of technology that is still unknown to humans, He created the Heavens and the Earth!
Hey, and not just the heavens and earth, God made you in His own image and likeness. Genesis 1:26.
God is for technology, but He wants us to be in the image of Jesus, not the technology.
Technology is man-made, but you are made by God. We should be in AWE of our creator, and idolise Him.
So what do we do to get back to idolising God?
Here are 4 steps that help me in every season of my life:
1.Step back and observe your daily activities.
2.Identify and delete the apps that are taking most of your time.
3.Ask help from the Holy Spirit to replace your idol/s
4.Pray and make God your true and one and only idol.
If you are struggling and need help or prayers, write to us, and we will connect you to some amazing warriors that have overcome the fight of idolising technology.
XOXO
Sheryl Gadre
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