I just learned what v-blogs are (video blogs, the newest thing in Internet technology), and don't even own an I-Pod. I'm so old I can remember when you had to get up off the couch to change the television channel--which was hardly worth the effort, since there were only three to choose from. I was around when drive-through restaurants were invented, and actually remember when Jack In The Box had a Jack in the box.

Now The New York Times makes me feel even older. Today's edition reports that McDonald's Happy Meal toys could be replaced with portable media players which hold Disney movies, music, games, or photos. The patent has already been requested. Each time you enter the store, your purchase gets you more of the download until you have the entire movie or game on your device.

Just think of the religious applications. If the sermon goes long, the church reimburses your time by giving you a partial download you request (or a shorter sermon). If the music isn't particularly good, you qualify for a better solo online. Meet an unfriendly usher? E-mail your contribution to the finance office.

When the Rangers' bullpen blows another save, you get to download video clips of a team with real pitchers in action. When the Cowboys lose by three points again, you get to watch the 90's team win a Super Bowl. But if you think this essay is boring, your only download option is C-Span (seems fair to me).

Imagine if God felt the same way. It must get tiresome to watch each generation of humans make the same mistakes, create the same problems, and need the same help. Human nature doesn't change, which makes the Bible relevant but our struggles fairly predictable as well. When I taught at Southwestern Seminary I got tired of reading C. S. Lewis papers--imagine how the Lord feels when you overreact at a traffic snarl on the freeway yet again this morning.

The good news is that God is as interested in you as he was in your great-great-great grandmother. In fact, "the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness" (Lamentations 3:22-23). He is as concerned about your problems as those of the president. He is as focused on your church's ministry as that of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He requires no downloads at MacDonald's to see your story's end from its beginning.

You have his attention, this moment. What would you like to ask him right now?