My favorite Uncle wants to get a GPS device for his ride. After you enter your destination, the Global Positioning System uses satellites thousands of miles above the earth to determine where you are. Then this special purpose computer, loaded with maps, plans and displays your route! My Uncle tells me you can put in multiple destinations, choose the scenic or quickest route, and even have it direct you audibly! (Computers have replaced the back seat driver!)
The most intriguing feature of this device is that you can drive off the route the GPS carefully computed for you and not get lost! Since the GPS constantly talks to the orbiting satellites, it soon knows you have strayed from the plan and takes action. First, it updates your position based on where you have wandered. Then the GPS computes a new route to get you to your destination despite that missed turn or side trip. You’re saved!
One of my favorite Bible verses is Romans 8:28; here it is from my favorite translation, The Jerusalem Bible
We know that by turning everything to their good God co-operates with all who love him, with all those that he has called according to his purpose.
I believe God is constantly turning us. Like a GPS, God nudges us toward his destination. Some days we stay on course; other times we stray. Yet, no matter how far we go away from God's planned route, we are not lost, for God forgives our wandering and calls us back to his Way.
Hoping you get some good directions from the heavens today!
(sent as this week's Extra Christy.)
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