As I sat this morning in my chair and had my prayer and reading time, I looked to my right to see this sight. The question came to my mind, “Just how many remotes does it take to turn on a television?”
I remember a day when the common statement in some households was something to the effect, “I don’t have a remote, that’s why we had kids.” Not any more. Now it would appear that it takes at least two remotes for each piece of equipment.
As I thought about this new reality, I began to think about the purpose of the remote. Don’t get me wrong, it is a wonderful invention and one that would change my life if it went away. But the whole premise of the remote is that it allows me to affect a change “remotely” – to change something without having to physically get involved.
The downside to the invention of the remote is that the premise has bled over into other parts of our lives as well. Trying to make a difference without physical commitment has become a way of life. I see something on television about the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile and I am moved to do something – to give money and pray.
We hear about the living conditions in the local children’s home and we are moved to do something – again, give money or make phone calls.
Jesus called us to live an engaged life – not a remote life – an involved life.
How can you ditch the remote and get involved today?
Clay in the Hands 
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