It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a flying car!
Tesla, the world’s highest valued automobile company according to market capitalization, launched its new Roadster model by literally launching it upside-down to demonstrate its ability to flip mid-air and land safely (see video). While the new hotrod is not yet available for delivery, the “flying” model was originally expected to cost a cool $250,000, and many industry experts now expect that figure to be even higher.
Analysis and eternal perspective: We live in a technological age of wonder. This story is quite literally fitting for a sci-fi action-packed thriller on the big screen! God has gifted mankind with an incredible ability to discover, innovate, and create! In doing so, we are exercising the character of the Creator. Of course, this gift can be used for all manner of good or evil, and it is incumbent on us to use our gifts in a way that bring Him glory.
You may not be inventing flying cars (but if you are, please drop me a line and invite me to take a test flight), but your mission is of paramount importance. You were created for the glory of God (Is. 43:21) and He desires relationship with you (Rev. 3:20, Jer. 31:3). He also entrusted you with carrying His mission into all the world (Matt. 28:16-20). This is an awe-inspiring fact that should never cease to amaze and inspire you!
It is easy to get caught up in the wonder of a story like this. It is also easy to feel small against its backdrop. But this week, gaze anew in wonder at the astounding reality of all that God has invited you into. His love for you is everlasting, and you have an eternity to learn of it!
“The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness’” (Jer. 31:3).