By: Pastor Johnie Akers
John 16:13, “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth.” I wish I could say I have never been lost. But my wife and children know better. For years, family vacations were definitely an adventure—not just enjoying the destination, but relishing my poor navigation skills in getting there. Those were the days of the road atlas. But even with my wife navigating, invariably, I managed taking a few wrong turns. The advent of GPS technology became my traveling savior. I still travel a lot. Being an “empty-nester,” my travels now are more for business purposes. But the GPS technology in my car and on my iPhone that always accompanies me on the road have become inseparable friends. After keying in my destination, all I need to do, is to follow their leading. Still, there are times when traveling to a familiar destination, I am tempted to think that I know the better way. When I get off course, the technology recalculates my route, even warning me to turn around and get back on the right path. If I follow the voice and the map on my GPS I have come to know that I will not get lost. Through satellite technology, the device knows where I am, where my destination is, and the better way of getting there. There was a time in my life I was hopelessly lost. Then through God’s sovereign grace, He found me. He has given me a greater gift than my GPS—the Holy Spirit. I have discovered over the years that if I get off track with my life, He immediately alerts me and shows me how to get back on the right course. With Him as my guide, I need never fear of being lost. Even when I do not know where I am, He always knows, and can give me the reassurance that I will make it to my destination. If you feel today as if you are lost, then open up your life to the Master Navigator and allow Him to give you the direction you need. By listening to His clear direction, you can safely and securely navigate your life’s path, and be brought to your destination, for each new day.
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