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Spiritual GPS

First, let me apologize for my extended absence. I went out of town for some very important business. I opted to drive, rather than fly. So I gassed up my car, tapped in the address on my GPS and headed out.

The purpose of GPS is guide you to your destination. All I had to do was follow the clear audible instructions and I was all set. For the most part, I did that. I was following along perfectly so long as I agreed with the GPS. But as soon as we disagreed because I didn't think her route made sense, I went the way that I thought I should and not the way that the "GPS Lady" told me.

The problem with that was that I was invariably wrong. I did this about three times and each time I would have to go back to "GPS Lady" and seek her wise counsel. She would realise my mistake, announce that she was "Rerouting" and direct me anew.

As I drove, I couldn't help but think that my ability to listen to my GPS reflected my ability to listen to my spiritual GPS: the Word of God. When I agree with the Word, I have no problem following it's instruction. But when I disagree with the Bible because it doesn't make sense, then I tend to try my own thing. Thankfully, God, like my GPS Lady, is always there when I run back to Him to reroute me and put me back on the right path.

But you know what? Just like I lost precious time when I went off course on my interstate drive, so it is with our spiritual walk. There will always be some consequence for seeking to go our own way, rather than God's way. We will lose time, money, blessings, health and in extreme scenarios, we may even lose our lives before we can get back on course.

So what's the lesson? The Word is our guide. It may not always make sense to us, but if we follow it, it will get us to our destination without harm.

Order my steps in Your Word, dear Lord.
Lead me, guide me every day
Send Your anointing Father, I pray
Please order my steps in Your Word.


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