17 Nov, 2011
A God Who is Big Enough
Scientists boost battery strength with small holes
Batteries for phones and laptops could soon recharge ten times faster and hold a charge ten times larger than current technology allows.
Scientists at Northwestern University in the US have changed the materials in lithium-ion batteries to boost their abilities.
One change involves poking millions of minuscule holes in the battery.
Batteries built using the novel technique could be in the shops within five years, estimate the scientists.
(Story provided by: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15735478)
(Picture provided by: http://www.instructables.com/id/Increase-battery-life-for-electronics-1/)
Joshua 10:12-13
English Standard Version (ESV)
12At that time Joshua spoke to the LORD in the day when the LORD gave the Amorites over to the sons of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel,
(A) "Sun, stand still at Gibeon,
and moon, in the Valley of Aijalon."
13And the sun stood still, and the moon stopped,
until the nation took vengeance on their enemies.
Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? The sun stopped in the midst of heaven and did not hurry to set for about a whole day.
What does God's Story scripture teach us about the largeness of God?
God is huge! Israel is a fledgling nation trying to move into the land God had promised them. As they make that move they find themselves in a lot of battles. This, however, was a significant battle. Five kings gathered their armies together into one force. This amassed army was intent on the destruction of Israel to keep them from continuing to take the land as their own.
There is debate as to what the meaning of verses 12 and 13 is, was it literal or another meaning. It doesn't really matter, what matters is that our tremendous God did something huge that was noticed by everyone on the battle field. It was large enough to remind Israel and surrounding nations that God was bigger than the sun and more powerful.
How can we connect today's God's Story Scripture to our lives?
How do we connect such an overwhelming story to our lives? I don't really need God to hold the sun in place (except maybe the day before a test). Most of the time our lives are filled with "little things."
- If God is big enough to hold the Sun in place He is big enough to hear about and care about our "little things."
- God is ready to walk with us into intimidating places if we will just ask Him to.
- We don't have to be anxious because the God that can stop the sun in the sky cares about us.
How can we connect today's story, God's Story Scripture, and our story to others?
It is fun to watch the progression of technology. When I thought about the extension of battery life the story of Joshua was the first thing that came to mind in scripture. We want our batteries to last longer and Joshua needed a longer day. It also made me think of some of my friends and students. They say things like, "I have been to bad to be forgiven," "God couldn't do anything with me." Here's my one suggestion for today...
- When you have a friend that uses that argument, share Joshua's story with them. The sun is something we know to be huge and powerful. It always rises and always sets the same way. Yet we have a God big enough to stop that same sun in its tracks. I am certain he is a God big enough to love you.
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