I've heard a couple different teachings about God being our GPS, that have really made an impression on me. Sometimes in life there are those revelations that God gives us that are really directional changes for us. (Like a GPS) The first time I heard it, I was at a women's conference and the speaker said, God is like your GPS, He tells you one step at a time where to go and what to do. Then you get to a point where He says "Continue forward until further notice". She pointed out that this is where we can often get ourselves in trouble.
After reflecting on this, God has revealed more to me. See we go for a while, but we get insecure or Prideful and think God's not watching so we second guess what He has told us to do. So we head out on our own, turning right, turning left and so on. But God is so good He (like the GPS) says, "Recalculating your Route". See God is ever present working to get us back to the plan He has for our life.
Now there is the other side to this. Some of us at times in our life, have not used or consulted GPS (God) for our road trip through life. We have chosen to put the pedal to the medal and throw caution, and wisdom to the wind. Then along the road you may have a flat tire, and so you throw out the emergency flares and triangles and change the tire, praying not to get hit by another car, but cursing God for letting you get the flat at the same time.
What is that about blessings and cursing coming from the same mouth?
James 3:9-12
9 Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God.
10 And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!
11 Does a spring of water bubble out with both fresh water and bitter water?
12 Does a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine produce figs? No, and you can’t draw fresh water from a salty spring
And God in his loving way protects you and keeps you from harm. You change the tire and don't give another thought to God, not even thanking Him for his protection, or a thought that it was only a flat tire and head down the road again. Pretty soon, the engine is over heating and you are stranded on the the side of the road again. "But God why have you forsaken me?" "Why did you let this happen?" , as you once again pull out your flares and emergency triangles.
So was it really God that led you here? Did you consult life's ultimate GPS - God, or did you plan and plot your own road trip and then ask God to go along with it?
A young person in my life, that hasn't always followed God's directions to the tee, has often had some great wisdom's from God that have touched my life. In the midst of a trial of having had someone do something bad to them, that person said it's all my fault. I said what, they did this to you, I don't understand. Then like a wrecking ball that knocked me off the chair, they said "But if I had entered into this situation the right way with God's direction and Blessing, this would not have happened to me." Wow - that shut me up.
What did we do or not do to get where we are at. Our life plays out one decision at a time. There are some exceptions to this, however a lot of the time, when life deals us a bad hand, if we are honest, a prior choice of our own, had a play in it. I've had some really rotten things happen to me in life, but if I'm honest, (as my friend stated) If I had consulted God on what to do and where to be, I wouldn't have been at this place to have the bad thing happen.
So as my life continues I want to use GPS (God's Protection System) not my Emergency Kit. I don't want to go on doing things my way and end up in hot water at every turn, then throw up the flares.
Proverbs 1:23 Come and listen to my counsel. I'll share my heart with you and make you wise.
Proverbs 1:33 But all who listen to me (Wisdom) will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.
Psalm 37:23 The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.
24 Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.
God is so awesome it is never too late to get back on track. Just like the GPS God recalculates your route from where you are now. God has a plan for each of our lives. He wants to use you in a mighty way, but you need to let him direct you and correct you to get you back on the right route.
So what do you want to take on your trip through this life GPS (Gods Protection System) or an Emergency Kit? I know what I'm taking.
Be Blessed.
Lynn
