You can also go online and see what the surf is like at major beaches around the world without actually driving there, with the use of video cams set up on the beach. I could go on and on.
Indeed we are an enlightened generation, but as far as spiritual things are concerned God says we are blind. As King David said, “Where is the prophet and those who know how long?”
“We are given no signs from God; no prophets are left, and none of us knows how long this will be.” Psalm 74:9
God councils us to have His special brand of eye salve; which is the anointing of the Holy Spirit on our lives. Paul prayed for the Ephesus Church that they would have their spiritual eyes opened.
“the eyes of your understanding being enlightened;” Ephesians 1:18
Having your eyes opened speaks of being enlightened, and receiving God’s knowledge and wisdom.
Today we have more worldly knowledge than any other generation. God says that the anointing of the Holy Spirit and His word is far more important than this or the latest video game, technology, cameras or television. Look at the Apostle Peter, he was a simple fisherman, yet with the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon him, he was able to turn the world upside down for Jesus. God loves using simple things to confound the wise.