Creating a system by which an “eye in the sky” can help guide cars and
planes and boats all the time is complicated. For instance, the Global
Positioning System (GPS) that most people are familiar with works because there
are always 24 to 32 satellites orbiting the Earth at an altitude of 12,500
miles. These satellites must maintain a constant speed and altitude if the
guidance they provide is to be accurate.
Today’s complicated GPS is just a tiny analogy of what God can do. God
promised the nation of Israel: “The Lord will guide you continually” (Isa.
58:11). The psalmist was aware that there was no place he could go without God
knowing where he was (Ps. 139:7-8). Long before GPS, God sat “above the circle
of the earth” (Isa. 40:22) and saw everything.
The knowledge that there is someone who tracks you wherever you are can
bring fear to those who are trying to get away. But for the Christian, this
brings great joy and assurance. No matter where he was, the psalmist was
confident that God’s hand would lead him (Ps. 139:10).
God has promised to guide and lead you today. He’s the best Guide you
could have, and He wants to lead you along the right paths.
To avoid going wrong, follow God’s leading. (RBC)
