I have one and i personally think it is so cool, but can be distracted with what the new gadget has to offer. I cannot help to stop and think, "Am I conformed to what the Blackberry has to offer and allow my mind to be transformed by it, or am I being productive in the Kingdom?" Those with Blackberry's had the most disturbing time when the BIS service was offline. Some couldn't breath, some people's eyes were on the non-flickering red light hoping to see it flicker, and the most important thing of all was the buzzing sound that was not heard for a few days.
Is that where our focus was or was our focus on what God required? I told a friend of mine today that it is so amazing how so many people are addicted to this gadget. I was so disgusted with myself when I realized this morning that this gadget is bad news if you do not use it for the Kingdom. It does not matter what new toy we have, our focus should always be on Christ.
I felt so guilty when I thought about my Blackberry and the hold it has on me, God reminded me that I am not to condemn myself for being distracted. The enemy was actually rejoicing when I felt condemned.
I realized that I am complete in Him who is the head of all principalities and I am His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works which Christ has before ordained.
I also realize I had a moment of weakness, but it is over now. I am moving forward, putting my Blackberry down and meditating once again on the Word.
I was hoping to see the red flicker, to hear the buzzing sound and to download music, movies, etc., but God spoke to me through His word and I am so thankful. I was led by my Blackberry and so are many others, instead of being led by the Spirit of God.
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again....but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba Father." Romans 8:14-15
and not cry "buzzer where are you, red light where are you?"
Today, I want to encourage you not to be conformed to the things of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2)
The Blackberry can be very useful in the Kingdom when we consult God on how to use it. Use it and don't let your Blackberry use you.
In His love,
Leslene
