In My earlier posts, "Revolution" and ""What's in a Name", one point I had stated, was that Christians are judgmental. I will now add to that by saying we are also inconsiderate and compassionless. I know that rubs some of you wrong, to be grouped into that category, but when one teammate loses the game, he loses it for the team, not just himself.
Steve Jobs, the man we have to thank for all the cool Apple devices, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004, and recently passed away as I'm sure you all are aware of. As I was on my way to an appointment this morning, I heard on the radio (WayFM), that a "self-professed" Christian (SPC), had posted an extremely insensitive Facebook comment regarding Steve Jobs being a buddhist, and he continued to gloat at the fact he probably wasn't in heaven. The Tone of the post would have led any reader to the conclusion that the SPC was smug and heartless, as if to say we shouldn't mourn the loss of Steve Jobs because of his chosen faith.
Another Individual replied, "hopefully he accepted Christ before he died". Guess what our SPC replied with?
"I doubt it".
I doubt it?
I DOUBT IT!
Here's what I doubt! I doubt that Jesus would be in any way, shape, or form, happy with SPC's comments or the fact that he opened his pie hole on a world wide social media site.
I doubt that Jesus is smug or happy about the loss of Steve Jobs. Last time I checked, Jesus gave his life for all mankind. I'm sure He mourns the loss of anyone who doesn't simply believe.
I doubt, based on SPC 's comments, that he's doing anything productive for Gods Kingdom. But what about Steve Jobs? Did God use him?
Throughout the Bible God used those who were faithful, as well as those who weren't. So again, what has Steve Jobs done?
He's only been one of the greatest innovators in the history of the world! He was a pure visionary who reinvented the telephone, as well as the personal computer. And let's not forget the Ipad. These devices have in themselves, changed the world!
Somebody like SPC is probably saying, "That's great, but what has this done to further the "Cause"?"
Well it certainly hasn't hurt it. We have applications available that allow us to interact in church, search multiple bible versions simultaneously, and share our faith across the globe. I haven't even scratched the surface of the capabilities we have available to tell others about Jesus. Capabilities we have, because of people like Steve Jobs.
I don't know the final destination of Steve Jobs, but I'm saddened over his loss. Steve Jobs was someone's son, husband, father, and friend. We all have benefited from the life and vision of Steve Jobs. Telling others about Jesus may not have been his mission, but God blessed that dude for a reason; more than likely for our benefit.
In the end we all live forever in one of two places. My hope is that I'll be able to meet Steve Jobs someday and thank him for his efforts.
And as for our "Self-professed" Christian who's giving the world a reason to judge us? Quit trying help the rest of us out and get on the sidelines if you're not going to be productive; and If I find out that you made these statements from an IPad or MAC, I'm going to kick your $#* when I see you in heaven.
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