I recently heard an astounding statistic. According to somebody that keeps track of such things, technology is doubling every 30 minutes, 7 days a week and 24 hours a day. Chances are good that since my information is a week old that even that has advanced!

Some people like to say that those who are older aren’t very technology-friendly. (I’m not sure who they’re talking about, since if you are over 5 years old you’re already older than a lot of people…) I personally have a Mac computer that was manufactured in the 21^st century; an Android phone that’s a little newer than the computer; and a television set that works, but isn’t really “smart.” I may be a little behind the time, but I’m not yet obsolete. Thank you very much.

I have to admit, I don’t understand the rage over the newest models of cell phones, and that’s probably the least of the excitement. But I have to tell you that I work with someone – yes, someone younger than me – who came on Staff proclaiming, “I love technology!” Even back then I didn’t get it. Technology was a tool to use, not a trumpet to blow. After several years of technological-frustration, I heard him mumble one day, “I hate technology.” Score one for the old school!

Fact is that for many, the newest and the best – whatever – is the measure of success and excitement, and even a standard used to determine the relevancy of what is considered “old.”

On page 109 of The Bridge from OneDayBow, the discussion about the fallibility of evolutionary theory has wrapped up, but the subject of, “where did we come from” is far from resolved. It’s Tim’s turn to talk:

“This the Book I read most. The Book came from the King.

It tells how we got here – and it wasn’t some spark thing.

The King is the Creator, not some strange, unseen force.

The stars, the seas, and planets have the King as their source”

But wait, there’s more. Tim goes on to talk about the Book’s reliability:

“The Book tells of events that took place in history.

The King inspired its writing, by His authority.

Many things have been confirmed by archaeology.

It even tells of future things – that’s called prophecy. “

Next, Tim told the most important thing to know. There is a living, loving King whose Son built the Bridge in spite of everything that mankind had done to deny and distance themselves from Him. Sadly, Tim recognized, many don’t think they need Him – but believe me, you do! (Yes, that’s me talking – but Tim did say it in the book.) And I would echo Tim’s encouragement: if you honestly seek to find out if the Son has bridged the great divide to offer a way of forgiveness and reconciliation with the Father, it will be clear to you! I know that’s true, and that is why Tim could proclaim it with confidence.

Tim’s words are an invitation to discover the amazing gift of salvation offered by the Son. (Understand, the very act of earnestly seeking the way of salvation is an act of repentance. When you realize and turn from going the wrong way, and head toward God, you are on the right road!)

Not everyone that night was quick to agree with Tim, but some wanted to know more. Still others seemed to just like to disagree and argue. (Some things don’t change…) Perhaps the “technology” in HereAndNow caused them to think they had advanced to the point that the Book held no modern value. And maybe the matter of a King was simply of no matter anymore.

But I love Emma’s response:

…”Think about all who have lived before:

They too thought they were modern… They’re not here anymore.

Every generation thinks it must be best and new,

But when the lies fall apart His Word will still be True.”

So true! When it comes to God’s Word, I’m so glad it does not and will not change!