Thursday, December 12, 2013

Some things...you just can't Google!

In this microwave society, age of the cyber babies and reality stars it seems everyone need proof of everything before they will believe anything. How many times have you been on facebook and seen a picture that was so unbelievable you had to research to see if it was a hoax, like the seven headed snake or the 1000lb woman. I for one, am quick to google something if I feel it's fake or if I just need to find some answers. If I have a project coming up or a new task to conqueror I don't think twice about going to Google for help, solutions and or suggestions, I'm sure I'm not the only one. Recently I had pain in my feet, and as has become the norm for me, I "googled" my symptoms looking for relief. It was at that moment that I thought...am I looking to Google something I should be asking God about? That got me thinking, how many people look for answers in other places, that only Christ can give? How many of us overlook God as our ultimate source? I'm reminded of the Pharisee Nicodemus in John chapter 4. When looking for the answer to his question he stole away at the night in search of Jesus, knowing he'd find what he was looking for. In verse 2 he says to Jesus, "Rabbi we know you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him." This let's us know that Nicodemus had done his research on Jesus well enough to know that if he needed to learn something he was seeking the right teacher. Then there was Hezekiah in Isaiah chapter 38 who had a dilemma. After learning he was about to die Hezekiah went straight to "The Source." Verse 2 says, "Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the Lord." These two men got it right! I'm not saying Google is evil, because I find it to be very helpful. I said all that to say; there are just some things you can't google, like salvation, healing and the list goes on. It behooves those of us, myself included; who turn to google at the drop of a dime, to remember our one true source! The One who as ALL the answers, The One who worked and works miracles that cannot be explained, Jesus Christ, Our Lord. He gave up His life and shed His precious blood so that we can have access to eternal life. He came to the Earth wrapped in flesh to afford us pardon from sin and shame. His story is the greatest ever told, and in Him we should live, move and have our being. Don't believe me...Google it! Think about it!

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