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The cavity magnetron revolutionized World War II by producing electromagnetic waves of a short enough wavelength to be used at military radar installations. Like many wartime inventions, however, no one knew what to do with the device once peace was established. 

Percy Spencer, an American engineer, walked by a discarded radar set in 1945 and was shocked when he felt a chocolate bar in his pocket melt almost immediately. And like some of us, he also had an egg explode in his face after placing it in front of the device. Shortly thereafter, Spencer realized he discovered a new use for the radar set, and began mass-producing it for the public under its new name … the microwave oven.

Proverbs 2 says “If you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding – indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom, from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:1-6)

Having a “microwave mentality” with regard to our food is one thing, but there isn’t a quick-fix solution to deepening our relationship with God. We can freely accept the redemption Jesus offers, but being a true disciple of Christ carries with it the implication that we are devoted to Him, with our time, with our resources, and with our lives. It’s not always easy, but it’s what’s expected of us as we grow closer to God.

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