It’s seeming more and more to me that the vast interconnectedness of the Western world and secular society as a whole has become our new Tower of Babel. Identity, belief, strength, power are now all sourced from the largest pool of information that history has ever seen. The focus on the individual has once again resulted in people who are their own gods. You say this so well, Bethany, that we mustn’t be enslaved to the little metal light-box, or else we risk losing our true identity in Christ, who should be our true focus.
The desire for a "comfortable" life— something so often highly valued, dare I say even 'idolised' here in Australia— is sadly proving to be something for which our nation may indeed pay an intolerable price, yet ironically, end up with "none" of it.
I love and celebrate your courage and sense of adventure Bethany, as you look forward in faith, confident that Father has good things in store for all who trust Him. Indeed it's through our struggles that we DO experience His Comfort— something that nothing and no one can ever strip away from us. (2 Cor 1:3-4). Keep up your blogs... I'm loving reading them!
So good, thanks Mum! Yes, nobody can ever take Jesus and the comfort He brings away from us, regardless of how we may feel. Also, nice job with using the correct dashes ;)
It’s seeming more and more to me that the vast interconnectedness of the Western world and secular society as a whole has become our new Tower of Babel. Identity, belief, strength, power are now all sourced from the largest pool of information that history has ever seen. The focus on the individual has once again resulted in people who are their own gods. You say this so well, Bethany, that we mustn’t be enslaved to the little metal light-box, or else we risk losing our true identity in Christ, who should be our true focus.
Babel is a great parallel—trying to reach the heavens on our own accord. 'The Kingdom without the King'. Thanks Beatrix!
The desire for a "comfortable" life— something so often highly valued, dare I say even 'idolised' here in Australia— is sadly proving to be something for which our nation may indeed pay an intolerable price, yet ironically, end up with "none" of it.
I love and celebrate your courage and sense of adventure Bethany, as you look forward in faith, confident that Father has good things in store for all who trust Him. Indeed it's through our struggles that we DO experience His Comfort— something that nothing and no one can ever strip away from us. (2 Cor 1:3-4). Keep up your blogs... I'm loving reading them!
So good, thanks Mum! Yes, nobody can ever take Jesus and the comfort He brings away from us, regardless of how we may feel. Also, nice job with using the correct dashes ;)
Yes, well I know you are the Em Dash Queen— so I had to do the 'right' thing out of respect!