08/08/2026
THE EARTH AND THE JUDGEMENT: By Olipah Twatalez .T. Chellah - Grade 7
The earth is facing many challenges, and perhaps it is time for us to pause, look around, and ask ourselves: Where are we going? As technology advances and the world becomes increasingly connected, are our hearts becoming closer to God, or are we slowly drifting away from Him?
The Bible reminds us in Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” These words remind us that none of us is perfect. We have all fallen short, and therefore, we must humble ourselves, seek forgiveness, and return our hearts to God.
Today, artificial intelligence is changing the way we live, work, communicate, and learn. Technology has made many things easier and faster, but we must ask ourselves: Are we becoming more intelligent while becoming less spiritual? Are we gaining knowledge from machines while forgetting to seek wisdom from our Creator? Technology can be a useful servant, but it should never become the master of our hearts.
Dear brothers and sisters, I feel the need to share this message because the world seems to be normalising things that should make us stop and reflect. We see wars among nations, violence, hatred, immorality, and many other forms of suffering. In the midst of all this, we must not become so comfortable with the darkness that we forget there is a light.
I encourage everyone to read Zephaniah 1, which speaks powerfully about the Day of the Lord. It describes a day of judgement, cries of distress, and the consequences of turning away from God. These words may sound frightening, but they can also serve as a warning and a call to repentance. They remind us that our lives have meaning and that our choices matter.
We should also reflect on Psalm 1, which teaches us not to walk in the counsel of the wicked, stand in the way of sinners, or sit among mockers. The people and influences we allow into our lives can shape the direction of our hearts.
Our gadgets can be useful, but they can also become distractions. We can spend hours scrolling, watching, chatting, and searching, yet spend only a few moments in prayer. We can ask technology countless questions while forgetting to ask God for wisdom. Even with the rise of artificial intelligence, we must remember that technology is not God, and human knowledge can never replace divine wisdom.
There is nothing wrong with using technology responsibly. The danger begins when we allow it to replace prayer, Scripture, relationships, reflection, and our dependence on God. We should use technology as a tool, not worship it as an authority.
So, dear friends, let us pause before the noise of the world becomes louder than the voice of God. Let us put down our gadgets sometimes and open our Bibles. Let us pray when we are confused, seek God when we are lost, and return to Him when we have wandered.
The world may be changing, but God remains constant. The earth may be filled with noise, but there is still a voice calling us.
The world may be chasing knowledge, but there is a deeper wisdom waiting for us.
And when the day of judgement comes, may we not be found hiding behind our possessions, our technology, or our achievements, but standing faithfully before God. Let us seek the Lord while we still have time. Let us choose the light while the light still shines.
May this message encourage you to reflect, repent, pray, and draw closer to God.
Thank you.
Mary Queen of Peace Girls School - ADL
