That Which Is Familiar

Sunbeams sliver through the darkness of the woods and glisten the dewdrops hanging tightly to the fence near where I sit.

A new morning. A new day. 

Last night I admired the starry sky. I saw the Big Dipper and recalled seeing the very same stars from the driveway of my Waukegan home in my early teens. I also thought about the sailors of long ago who used this same sky as their map. 

I think about Joshua, Noah, and Kings David and Hezekiah who saw the same moon, stars, and sun as I see today. While many things have changed over the centuries between us and them, I find comfort in the things that have remained the same. That which is familiar. This is a reminder to me that God never changes. That his Son and his promises are forever.  

We live in a unique time period. More often than not it’s controversial, strained, and divided. Advancements in technology, especially AI, are not without worry. I believe the further we move away from the familiar to the unbelievable, the further we move from God. 

As we swiftly move forward, creating entities that are actually smarter than us, while emphasizing progress instead of caution, Geoffrey Hinton, “godfather” of AI technology, stated…

“They’re going to be much smarter than us and the only good outcome is if they care about humanity the way a mother regards her child. If it’s not going to parent me, it’s going to replace me.”

To find my peace in this I must return to that which is familiar and remember that God still in control. He remains the same, forever and always. It’s my job to make sure that I am loving him and sharing that love. 

♥️

Andi