In February 2020 statistics indicate YouTubers uploaded more than 500 hours of video content every minute, a growth of 40 percent since 2014. This may seem staggering,
but supply is a reaction to the demand. More than 2.1 billion people used YouTube in 2020,
and 27 percent of Internet users worldwide watched over 10 hours of online videos per week YouTube is not only media company experiencing explosive growth.
With new platforms constantly being created there are more ways than ever to yo communicate with people special abilities to imagine and create new technologies and methods of communication.
>>LESSON OUTLINE
1: God gives ability to create
OUTLINE 1: GOD GIVES ABILITY TO CREATE
In Exodus 31, God filled Bezalel with His Spirit, "giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts" (verse 3, NLT). Indeed, Bezalel was "a master at every craft" (verse 5, NLT). God empowered and anointed him to use his skills to lead the team that built the tabernacle and created its contents including the ark of the covenant. For generations, these objects would facilitate worship, serving as a meeting place between God and His people.
God also anoints creative people today to share the gospel and bring about positive social change via countless powerful online platforms. The message of Jesus can be quickly and inexpensively presented in a compelling way, leading millions of people to Jesus in a surprisingly simple way.
Question For Application
What are the potential risks for Christians with an online presence? What are the potential rewards?
Do you know anyone who is anointed in online media and digital communication? How can you encourage and support their ministry?