Self preservation is the basest of all human instincts. And it seems that it is hard to turn on the TV anymore without some channel having a show on about the end of the world. 2012, cannibalistic Mayans, Hopis, or Nostradamus and his nebulous predictions seem to be news of the day. Even some will quote the Bible, but just as another version of the end of days. But one show caught my eye, secularly based, it showed five reasons the world as we know it will cease to be. And gave valid proof-which was easy, because the things they cited are already here. Except for one, which they downplayed, but is here and maybe they don't want you to know it.
This group predicted that within 30 years computers will have the ability to reason like a human. They already do, and let me use your car, or motorcycle as an example. When you turn the key, you are not turning on the ignition, but activating a control unit. Based on sensory input, it will either start, or if it sees potential danger-the sensors don't meet certain criteria, it won't. Radios, AC units, and even power seats all work off the same type of system. Even transmissions are adaptive, learning how you drive, and even learning shift points from your driving habits. And you need to be careful not to diagnose symptoms, as if the control unit senses engine problems, it can keep your car in a lower gear, and take away the gas pedal, allowing you to limp home without further damage to your car. You think your trans is bad, but it is only a symptom, of the car doing what it is trained to do. Just like your reasoning, it takes criteria and makes a decision-keep itself alive.
Built into the starting system, are even safeties you may not realize. Before computers, if the battery was low, no crank-no start. Now a battery can read good, but the car still won't start. It hasn't met the threshold that the computer is programmed for, so you won't start. Battery good-still a no start.
And sadly, you can run out of fuel, before you run out of fuel, due to control unit settings, and the input they gathered. Which I was reminded of the other day. I ran out of gas, while I still had gas in the tank. Even did the Steve McQueen move like in the Great Escape, removed the cap, shook the tank, heard it sloshing, but no start. The trip computer even told me the tank was 9/10's full, with 193 miles till empty. But here I sat, until roadside came and poured in gas. Then like magic it started right up!
Which brings up the question-when are you really out of gas? When is your battery really no good? How do I know if I am doing the right thing? And is the world really going to end?
At death, your world will end. For all of us. But for those who believe, we will change, and in 1/240,000 of a second-the twinkling of an eye, we will be in heaven. If you have rejected Jesus, in the same time frame, you will be in hell. No reset button, or booting of your life. No more last chance to choose again, for you have been given those opportunities, but chosen to say no, or worse-wait. Both are a no, and end in death-true death. But for those who know Jesus, we begin true life-in eternity. No more computers, no more running out of gas when you are told your tank is full, and no limp home modes to get you home-you are home!
Read Revelation if you want to know the future-and be blessed. The only book that promises a blessing just for reading it. Let the others have their theories and fantasies, you have the truth. While they seek something, you have someone. And you can have it right now, does that sound like something you want?
Trust God, accept Jesus into your heart. No more worries about the future, and He also takes care of today, too. No more shows about what might be, the truth of the Bible far surpasses anything any science fiction author can dream. And either way, you are going to be part of it. It's like knowing who is going to win the Super Bowl. And knowing where to place your bet. Now you know the future, where are you going to place yours?
love with compassion,
Mike
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