Devotion - Thursday, December 3

I remember the title of the book - but little of the content.  The title was powerful; and worth repeating.  "Amusing Ourselves to Death."  The concept is that we occupy ourselves with trivial games while participating in an un-examined system of destruction.

I have spent my share of time this week talking about Clemson's #1 ranking and the "largest pizza party".  Christmas is coming so my emails have included gift suggestions and plans for holiday gatherings.

Are we amusing ourselves to death?

Yesterday's shooting in California resulted in immediate and real deaths.  Cities like Chicago and Baltimore are erupting in violence over deaths which occurred in situations were safety and calm should have been expected.  

You are in the middle of final exams, and have plenty to keep you busy.  But there will always be some distraction.  There will always be something pressing for your attention.  

God has sent his servants into the world as peacemakers.  It is our responsibility to speak of God's will and to see that God's expectations come to God's creation.

Will you and I be able to stop the mass shootings and senseless deaths?  Yes.  We will be able to do so.  When enough of us shake the distractions from our minds and speak of what needs to change and how urgently that change is needed.