Nick Vujicic Speaks @ C3

iPod Classic Eulogy.

I can still remember the day that I opened the box of my very own... iPod! I was so excited. As far as I was concerned, this was the coolest technological advance of mankind. The "clickwheel" was responsive; and sometimes I would turn it on just to spin my fingers around the device just to hear the "clicking" sound I grew to love.

Well, today was a sad day. I turned on my iPod classic only to hear the "click of death" (the internal hard drive was dead). Today, I put to death many great memories shared with iPod. I remember in my early dating days with my wife, iPod classic was always there for me to provide the perfect playlist. I could set the tone of the date exactly how I wanted it.

I hear what you're about to say... Kyle, don't you have an iPhone now? Why do you still care about iPod classic? Yes, it's true that now I look at my iPhone the same way I looked at my iPod classic when I first purchased it. At this moment, I cannot conceive of a "cooler" technological device than the iPhone; but that's because I am not the one planning the future of technology. Apple plans it.

In the same way, as we look into our lives, we must celebrate, and reflect upon the passing of something we once loved; but we must embrace the new, unknown things that come from God's hand. Psalm 45:6 says "In the place of your fathers shall be your sons, you will make them princes in all the earth. I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore nations will praise you forever and ever."

In the context of the passage, giving control of the land to the sons was both risky and difficult for the fathers. How could these new, inexperienced sons lead the nations into prosperity? To be honest, it's counter-intuitive. Our rational minds tell us to let the experienced, tried leaders rule. God takes joy in letting unlikely candidates lead because HE alone can get the glory for their success.

Take a minute right now, and reflect on the good things that have past in your life. Then, give them a eulogy because those memories/things will never return. THEN, ask God to take you into unknown, uncharted territory. He will give you everything you need to thrive. Trust me, none of us can fathom the dreams HE has for us.

In Christ,

Kyle