The shield of his mighty men is red;
his soldiers are clothed in scarlet.
The chariots come with flashing metal
on the day he musters them;
the cypress spears are brandished.
4 The chariots race madly through the streets;
they rush to and fro through the squares;
they gleam like torches;
they dart like lightning.
I have never been a friend of technology and I get the impression the feeling is mutual. Nothing seems to work when I try it. I prefer books to e-readers and letters written with a fountain pen to email. I really cannot find Scripture to back that up. Paul used state of the art technology, pen and papyrus, and these verses in Nahum show that armies fighting in God’s name also were state of the art with flashing metal and the fastest chariots. It reminds us of warfare today with drones and surgical strikes that resemble video games more than infantry engagement. I must come to the sobering conclusion that God wants us to use technology to do his will.
Jesus even tells us in Luke 16 and elsewhere to be shrewd and use the world for the Lord’s ends. In the lockdown, technology enabled us to be connected in prayer and discipleship through the toughest time in our church. When we could not gather, we could be connected digitally. When someone is ill, they can connect online and worship with us. While there is overwhelming scriptural evidence that the best way to meet is in homes and in the church, I will always be thankful for the technology God uses to make disciples.
Dear Lord, thank you for your Sovereignty that provides all things. May we use them wisely in obedience to your commands. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Pastor Brad Boyer
Cape Community Church