What an amazing age in which we live!
Not a new revelation to anyone, but I often take for granted
the amazing technology at our fingertips.
The most convenient of these, lately, for me, has been my
GPS.
My daughters both play volleyball in a travel club that
practices at a gym over 70 miles from our home.
And, while I do not do all the driving to and from the three practices
each week, my share of the carpool has certainly racked up the miles on my SUV.
Even though I know the way, sometimes I’ll still turn on my
GPS so that when I “zone out” on the drive, I have reminders that I am nearing
my exit.
In addition, I have found myself with free time during the
practice and used my GPS to find “points of interest” and local shopping. Turn by turn directions have led me to new
explorations and given me security that I will find my way back.
An added benefit to my GPS is that even when I don’t see a
posted Speed Limit sign, it is displayed on the screen next to my current
speed, which turns red when I have exceeded the limit.
How freeing it is to be able to rely on the knowledge that
someone else has programmed and linked via satellite. Amazingly, it always knows where I am. How that happens, I don’t fully understand,
but obviously, it doesn’t matter as long as it works.
As I was working through a recent study in the book of
James, I read verses in my Bible that instructed me to ask God for wisdom.
“If
any of you lacks wisdom, he should as God, who gives to all generously and
without criticizing, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5
For some reason, I began to think of the Bible, the perfect
and inspired Word of God, like a GPS.
No matter where I am in life, God knows and is there.
No matter where I am headed in life, God knows the way.
No matter how little I know about new situations, God gives
me direction.
But, if I don’t “turn on” the GPS and ask it for directions,
I stare at a blank screen. I may wander
aimlessly through life hoping that each turn will lead me where I want to
go. All I can see is my immediate
surroundings. But God is available if I
just ask.
By spending time with Him each day, I am turning on my
GPS. I will receive turn-by-turn
guidance. If I make a wrong turn, He
will forgive me and simply “re-calculate” to get me back on track. If I begin to “zone out” on the road of life,
He will give me reminders through the Spirit of God in me. He even sets limits for me that keep me safe,
and warns me when I’m going to fast and getting ahead of His perfect plan.
But, best of all, when I rely on God, my Great Protector and Savior, I
need not worry. For even if I don’t know
the direction in which I should head, He does.
“But
I thank God, who always leads me in victory because of Christ” 2 Corinthians 2:14
I have found that it’s best to take the time each day to
turn toward God. Talk to Him in any
manner you like, He desires a relationship with you. He knows that we are lost and wants to lead
us in hope and peace. He has given
Himself as a sacrifice to graciously give us eternal life. He has given us His Word in the Bible, our
GPS to guide us through life.
GPS:
God’s Plan of Salvation Romans
5:8
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still
sinners, Christ died for us.
Grace Proven Sufficient 2
Corinthians 2:9
“….He said, “My grace is sufficient for
you.”
God Provides Supernaturally Matthew
6:26
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your
heavenly Father feeds them. Are
you not much more valuable than they?”
Guided Practical Solutions Jeremiah
29:11
“For I know the plans for you,” says the Lord, “Plans for prosperity
and not disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
Gift of Peaceful Satisfaction Philippians 4:6,7
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God
what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will
experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace
will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
