"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.
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)