Alexa

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. (Psalm 121 ESV). Before we go any further with today’s devotional, please take an additional two minutes and watch the Saturday Night Live skit, “Alexa Silver” (Click on the image or it can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvT_gqs5ETk). Now, I hope two things have happened. One I hope you got a little Monday morning chuckle; and, two, you have a little sympathy (if not empathy) for my new station in life. Let’s also see if I can bring a word of encouragement to you from the Scripture. While visiting with David’s and his family in Florida recently I remarked how impressed I was that he could play so much music so easily on his “Echo.” I did get the roll of the eyes from my five year old granddaughter, Maggie, when I asked how he set that up. She began to demonstrate by telling Alexa what to play and how to play it. I was sufficiently amazed for David to ask, “Would you like to have one?” After a bit of demur avoidance, he said, “I’ve got an older model that we don’t use anymore. If you want it you can have it.” Well, of course, I said yes. I did wonder if cold actually get it to function. He assured me that it was a “plug and play.” As it turned out, I only needed to refer to two you tube instructional videos to get it going. And, now, we have joined the world of Alexa! Mary and I have listened to music while reading or working for years. However, I must say this mode of delivery is incredible. I have even begun to ask it simple questions: “Alexa, what’s the weather in Aledo, Texas? Alexa, can you tell me what that flashing light on the top of your speaker mean? Alexa, what time does the Fighting Texas Aggie football team play this Saturday?” Of course, I get an answer every time. And, of course, I politely thank Alexa for complying. Yep, I know that’s not necessary. I have been informed by numerous people. But, I am a senior! Here’s the point. We have always had an “Alexa” relationship with God. Tragically we rarely take advantage of being able to have a conversation with Him just because we can. David wrote that our God never “slumbers.” Go ahead ask Him for help anytime. He will always answer you. Oh, and go ahead and say “thank you.”