What If The ‘Mark Of The Beast’ Has A Ringtone?

I had an inspirational moment recently when I was waiting at a traffic light. I had a fleeting impression that everyone around me was busy praying. Heads bowed in silent, solemn worship. Then I realized, they were all just looking down at their phones.

We’ve all heard the rumors about microchips being installed in people’s hands, arms or foreheads. We are already doing it with our pets. Taking the next step to humans is not all that far-fetched.

There has also been many prophecies and predictions about this from a diverse spectrum of people, including spiritual leaders and conspiracy theorists. We have even heard it being called the “Mark of the Beast,” as described in Revelations in the Bible.

He required everyone – small and great, rich and poor, free and slave – to be given a mark on the right hand or on the forehead ~ Revelation 13:16

But who needs microchips? The ‘chips’ in our hands could very well just be the smart phones and other wireless devices we are all ‘plugged into’ these days.

How many children are being neglected because their mom can’t get off the social media on her tablet? How many car accidents due to texting leave families bereft. How many important conversations are interrupted by untimely calls and messages?

Additionally, these modern wireless devices all come with Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Your every conversation, movement, purchase, search and personal activity can be traced, tracked and mined. Who needs to put a chip under your skin? Seems like a breeding ground for evil to me.

Maybe this is the angle we didn’t see it coming from. Nobody made us buy that phone, no body implanted it under our skin by force, or coercion. We’re doing it all by ourselves, thinking it’s technological advancement and sheer convenience. We have to keep up with the Joneses; are you in, or are you out?

And no one could buy or sell anything without that mark, which was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name ~ Revelation 13:17

Technology is great to a point. These new devices have added much convenience and value to our lifestyles. But when you can’t function normally and your relationships are suffering, it may be time to put the phone down.

If you’re lucky and haven’t killed someone in traffic, yet, and you continue to text and drive, your time and luck are running out. The technology in your hand becomes the “Mark of the Beast,” if you allow it  to run your life. It won’t just run your life, it will run you to ruin.

Remember when you could remember phone numbers? Try now. I don’t know anyone anymore who can remember a phone number, because they have a phone to do it for them. I’m not suggesting you shouldn’t own or use a smart phone or tablet, just that you should use it smartly. Ask yourself, who or what is in control of your life right now?