I was giving some thought to the fact that we are raising a generation of kids today that are very used to instant gratification. If they want something, they are used to getting it. And they usually get it as soon as they want it. This is true even of adults today. With the overuse of credit cards, no one waits for anything any more.
This is not new but a problem that has been growing in our society for the last 50 years. People are no longer interested in self-discipline. No one wants to wait for anything. Hence the advent of TV dinners, the microwave, the computer with instant messaging, and texting on cell phones.
This lifestyle of the quick and easy can have a detrimental effect on our walk with Christ. It makes us want instant answers to hard problems. We need to remember that some situations require regular prayer and waiting on the Lord.
We need to spend time daily in the Word seeking the Lord. We need to really know the Word and there’s no quick way to do that. It’s not a “quick read” and you are done. There’s no weekend retreat that is a substitute for daily study.
If we have an instant gratification approach to our Christian life then we are bound to be frustrated. It takes a long time to grow spiritual fruit. If we get frustrated, we may quit on our way to spiritual growth. Do we think that prayer takes too long to produce results? Do think studying the Bible is boring?
The Bible tells us over and over that we need to be patient. Patience is a fruit of the spirit. While the world tells us that the most important thing is the here and now, the Scriptures tell us to focus on eternity. We need to devote ourselves to a life of seeking Christ first. Pray, study the Bible, and serve the Lord with your gifts and talents. Keep your focus on things that are eternal.
There is no instant solution to godliness.
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