In February 1946 the world’s first  general purpose electronic computer was unveiled. The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) filled a 30 by 50 foot room, weighed 50 tonnes and used enough electricity every second to power a typical home for a week. Today a pocket calculator contains more computing power than the ENIAC did.

A decade ago one observer noted that computers and other high tech gadgets have “sneaked up on us and we haven’t realised it.” He went on to speak of how wonderful it is to go where there are no computers, phones or radios, or spend some time on the beach and listen to the waves.

Undisturbed stillness has become more elusive and therefore more necessary than ever to seek. The Lord God said, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (Ps. 46:10).

A respite from activity allows us to focus our thoughts on the majesty of God. An inner calm allows us to listen to Him. Away from voicemail and email, we turn from our daily schedule to His eternal plan.

In our fast paced world, we need to be still and acknowledge that God is in charge.

Author

David C. McCasland

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