"GPS is
the latest way for travelers to find the best route to their destination, but
my husband and I still navigate the old-fashioned way—with maps. Since Jay is
usually the driver, the role of map watcher is mine by default. In general, I
am not directionally challenged, but it seems that way when I try to navigate
while the car is moving. Even though I know where we want to end up, I can’t
figure out the best way to get there if we don’t stop to find out where we are.
I need to
get my bearings"(C.B. –
american writer).
This can
be true in our spiritual life as well. When we try to figure out the way God
wants us to go, we need to stop and get our spiritual bearings. If we don’t, we
are likely to end up lost in unintended places, situations, or relationships.
In
helping His disciples navigate life and find their way through the traps and
temptations of the world, Jesus often said, “stop.” “Stop grumbling,” “stop
judging by mere appearances,” “stop doubting and believe” (John 6:43; 7:24; 20:27
NIV). To follow Jesus, we frequently have to stop something we are doing that’s
wrong. As we depend on His guidance, we will learn to go in the way He says is
right.
God’s way
is the right way to go. (RBC)
