We live in a world of wanting more and wanting it fast. This has been elevated so much in recent years. We tire of things quickly. Here's a few examples:
Technology--Purchasing technology is one of the hardest things to do....and be satisfied a week later. For example, the iPad. I have the original iPad. The device is simply AMAZING. It isn't very heavy. It has a great screen. It has great apps. I can access email, internet, chat with people. Here's the problem. They have an iPad 2 and an iPad 3 now. My device is less than 2 YEARS OLD!! And they've already upgraded it twice, with each model being faster, slimmer, more lightweight, better screen, etc. I would love to have a new one. But you know what. Mine still isn't that old. When you buy technology, you have to come to a point and say....this is sufficient.
Media--I love The Hunger Games books. The buzz surrounding the books was incredible. Many of my friends had read them. I like to read, so I took the time to jump in. And they were great. The books created such a buzz that a movie was made. The buzz for the movie exceeded that of the books, in my opinion. I could not go see the movie for 2 weeks after it released. My schedule just wouldn't fit it in. I was READY to see the movie!! And I did. And I was satisfied for such a short amount of time.
These are just two examples of us wanting the "latest" thing and wanting it now. Our culture creates in us a perceived "need". Real needs vs. perceived needs. There is a world of difference. And the irony is that both of the examples above are all perceived needs.
Spiritual--A relationship with God is a REAL need for people. It is not just a perceived need. The church and people of God try to communicate this real need. But for many, it is seen as a "perceived" need and not a real one. It's tough moving people from seeing a relationship with God as a perceived need to a real need.
I remember having a thought along this same line about 35 years ago. It happened the first time I used a fax machine. 'They can't wait the 2 days for something to come in the mail so we send them a facsimile that they can use in the meantime.'
Posted by: Misty Harris | April 11, 2012 at 11:56 AM