A phrase that has been over-used is “it’s a new day.” The sentiment goes without saying: we are living in an age unlike any in the past. Here are some examples of how fast things
are changing:
¨ In 2000 people sent 12 billion emails a day. In 2010 we daily send 247 billion emails.
¨ There were 4 Reality Shows on TV in
2000. In 2010 we've got 320.
¨ We sent only 400,000 text messages in
2000. This year we'll send 4.5 billion.
¨ We did 100 million Google Searches every day in 2000. Now we do 2 billion
daily Google Searches.
¨ There were 282,242 books published in 2000. Compare that to the 1,852,883
books we'll publish in 2010.
¨ We performed 0 iTunes downloads in 2000. There will be 10 billion iTune
downloads in the year 2010.
The above factoids appeared recently on Rev. Mark Beeson’s blog. It is a reminder that nothing seems to stay the same . . .
everything is in flux.
The reality, however, is that the core ingredients of life do not change. The elements necessary to sustain life do not change; H20 is still two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. We need the light and
warmth from the Sun in order to exist.
In order for our lives to be stable and meaningful, they must be built on a faith in One who is more that we can experience with the five senses. Material objects cannot ultimately satisfy the longing of the soul.
Only God can do that.
The trappings of life may change . . . and change dramatically in a short period of time; but, the core of who and whose we are never does. You can count on it.
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