Steve Jobs

I did not know him and certainly never met him. Yet, like so many today, I am saddened by the loss of the American entrepreneur, Steve Jobs, whose products and genius I have enjoyed for years. His death yesterday, at the age of 56, seemed personal because, well... for me he was simply the John Lennon of consumer technology. And, just as Lennon, there have been few quite like him. Others may have created computers (thank you John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry) but Jobs helped us to use and enjoy them.

So that as I went about living my own life today, I could not help but think of his. Did anyone ever share the gospel with him, I wondered, and, if so... what were his thoughts? Moreover, what were his views on God and humankind? Did he consider us (humans) as creatures possessing a soul, one that will live forever and be accountable unto God in eternity?

As I thought further, though, I moved from admiring Mr. Jobs to a sense of awe over the wonder of God. I am amazed that He can create in us, creatures whom the Bible says He "loves," such ability, such enterprise, such charisma and will. Jobs was amazing, thought I, but then... God, in even making Steve Jobs, is amazing even more. An adopted child from a town called Cupertino California. A college drop out after one semester who started a business in his parents garage! WOW! And we wonder over how God called Abraham out from the Land of Ur! Shame on us.

So as I write this blog on my MacBook Pro tonight - with my iPhone at hand and iPad nearby - I can't help but smile over the very thought of using, next, the 'app' I enjoy most - the "Holy Bible". For yes, Mr. Jobs did put it on my phone and computer, but God wrote it - and He put it on my heart. Tonight, I celebrate them both!!!!

Pastor Sam