Using New Technology

For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. Col. 1:16
I am having difficulty keeping up with all the latest technology. It seems I had just mastered my garage door opener and then IPhone 4 G comes out. Why all this new technology?
In the past 2 weeks, Tebra and I have had the joy of seeing all 3 of our children and their spouses, and all 3 of our grandchildren,and we saw them in 3 different states. We stay in touch with each other daily by cell phones, Twitter, Facebook, and at least weekly by Skype. What a great day to live!
Today, parents and grandparents can talk to their children and grandchildren, while looking at them. Wow! There are families in Englewood that stay connected to their family who are serving Christ in Asia, the Middle East or South Africa, and they seem to know everything that is going on in their lives. What a great day to live!
Have you ever asked, "Why has God allowed all this technology to be invented in our lifetime?"
There is a simple answer-it is all for the gospel.
Jet planes were not invented to carry movie stars or ball players, but to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth. Computers were not invented to watch YouTube, but to carry the gospel.
While we reap many personal side benefits from them, God has allowed all this new technology for one reason-to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth.
So while we talk to one another, let's also use all this stuff for His purpose.