IQ #259 G.P.S.

Many drivers and travelers rely on a GPS (Global Positioning System) as a navigational aide for directions on how to get somewhere.  I rarely use it, because I enjoy discovering new ways to get somewhere…ha, ha.

In the sports world, or more correctly, in MY sports worId, GPS stands for something else. I have been playing volleyball for a long, long time, and I remember being able to soar above the net to spike the ball with gusto and to block the opponents hits. Now, thanks to Father Time, and GPS (Gravitational Pull Syndrome) my attempt at soaring is more or less hoping to cast a shadow under my feet. This GPS has not dimmed my excitement for still being able to play the game. (Face plants not included)

There is however, another GPS that is more important in my life, and I hope yours as well.

God’s Plan Supersedes!

God has a plan for me and a plan for you. It’s a good plan, a Great plan, a PERFECT plan!

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Isn’t that awesome to know that God Almighty, The Creator of everything, with more power than anything imaginable and an undying love for anyone who believes in Him, has a plan for each one of us? Knowing he has come through on every one of his promises how can you not be encouraged to be led by our Lord?

Your life needs a good set of directions:

Psalm 25:10

All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

Paths will be hazardous if you decide to choose your own ways but “All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness” but this is only for “those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.” Is that you? If not, then you’re going to need more than a good Global Positioning System to illuminate the dark, twisting, dangerous paths of life.                                    

Throughout life you can get weary, tired and worn out but with God your life will be renewed:

Isaiah 40:28-31

²⁸ Do you not know?
    Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
    the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
    and his understanding no one can fathom.
²⁹ He gives strength to the weary
    and increases the power of the weak.
³⁰ Even youths grow tired and weary,
    and young men stumble and fall;
³¹ but those who hope in the Lord
    will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint.

So, which GPS is guiding your life, the GPS designed by man that gives you directions which are not always accurate and may lead you to a dead end or worse, the GPS that brings you down, or the GPS that will not harm you but prosper you, renew your strength, and give you hope and a  future?

It is your choice. It always has been. Choose wisely.

With the love of Jesus Christ,

Papa John 2:05:16