The sat-nav (Part 2)

The sat-nav, to which I referred in the previous post, also comes with a variety of 'voices' - both male and female, and in an amazing plethora of languages.  The English language, alone, has different accents - British, Australian, N.American.  But each voice provides the same directions.  Father God, too, provides His guidance in a number of different ways.  I may receive it as I read His Word in my private devotions; it may come as I listen to someone else preach from that Word; a friend may make a suggestion that contains His plan for my life at that moment; circumstances may dictate a particular course of action; it may be that quiet prompting of God the Holy Spirit, as He nudges me this way, or that.  And the list could be extended in many different ways.  However, the important thing, as I use the sat-nav, is to listen, and obey - whichever voice is being used! So with the guidance that Father God provides.  I do not discard it because I don't appreciate the source; because I don't like the accent!  If I am to arrive, safely, at my destination, I need to learn to listen, and obey.

It's all a reminder of my limited vision.  Whether driving along the roads and motorways - within the UK or abroad - I can only see as far as the next corner, or hill, or obstruction.  The sat-nav sees way beyond, and has a plan mapped out for me.  In life, I am unable to see, with any real clarity, beyond the present moment.  I am constricted by the time-space continuum in which I currently live.  Father God sees all of time simultaneously, and has a perfect plan for my life that fits in with His eternal purposes.

The sat-nav has already proved itself to be of some benefit and will, doubtless, continue to do so for as long as it operates.  Allowing Almighty God to lead us through life, leads us to that same eternity that He inhabits, and into His nearer presence throughout that endless day.  That is inexpressibly beneficial!  A sat-nav I may purchase from any number of sources.  Eternal life comes only as a free gift from a gracious God Who has already paid the price at Calvary.  My part is only to confess my sinfulness; to turn my back on that sinfulness in repentance; to accept His gracious salvation; and to serve Him both here, and hereafter.

PS  Whilst appreciating both my sat-nav AND my wife-nav I would, within the context of motoring navigation, and if forced to choose, continue to pick the latter!