My new GPS - Garmin nüvi 1490LMT 5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with free Lifetime map & traffic Updates
My old garmin GPS died on me and on a day I really needed it and I didn't know where I was going, which is a frequent thing with me. So I am all excited with my new must have toy. This really is a must have for me as I can't even find my way to places I go frequently.
Driving home today I was struck by so many similarities from our walk with God and Daniel.
Daniel is what I call my GPS, I had to hunt to find and download his voice "British-English Daniel" but now all is well that he is guiding me again on the roads.
I love Daniel (it may be Jill to you) as he is so patient, never gets cross or irritated no matter how many wrong turns I take. He is always there guiding me back from my own weird detours because I made a mistake and didn't follow his instructions, which have sometimes resulted in some weird, dark places. Thankfully he doesn't hold a grudge and immediately is trying to get my attention, gently pointing me back to where he was trying to get me to go all along just like God.
However patient and calm and assuring I think Daniel is, how much more is God. In fact God is so patient with us it's hard for us to comprehend.
2 Peter 3:9 but the purpose of his patience to us is for us to come to him and turn away from our sin. We can't and shouldn't test God's patience
Romans 2:3-4.
The new feature that is on this GPS that my old GPS didn't have is your current speed in black or red. Red if you are speeding and beside it the speed limit of the road you are on.
My speeding (even by 2 mph) was literally in my face, not hidden in my dashboard that I never look at. It was instant and constantly going red to black to red. There are roads I am daily on and didn't know the speed limit as there are no signs up but thanks to Daniel I now do.
I was reminded of days that I might have a quiet time but it's more of a off-load not a listening to God thing and the rest of the day my mind is elsewhere, or the days I haven't one. That to me is like the speedometer in the dashboard, God isn't first in your mind. You can go through the day without actively talking to or listening to God as you have to take your eyes of the road/problem for a second and actively remember to look at the speedometer/for what God is trying to tell you about a situation - moving too fast, too slow. Sadly far too often we can forget to look for God until it's too late just like we can forget to look at our speedometer and get a speeding ticket (sin).
God is wanting to be more like the GPS right in front of you in your constant field of vision, showing you at every minute of the day if you are red or black. When you are talking to a person showing God's grace to them v's being a bit sarcastic or rude to them as 'they deserved it.' It could be a decision you are making that you quickly would say yes or no to when in fact God wants you to have a quick in the situation prayer/ask Him what to do. Those are the days we are living the
1 Thessalonians 5:17 - constantly in prayer. Whatever the situation your mind is on God, He is always in your field of sight. Instantly speaking to you, letting you know if you are in the black or are close to going into the red.
Another feature that is new to me and I'm loving is the 3D junction view - what the junction with the signs actually will look like (in major areas). As sometimes I look at the grid map and can still get a bit lost and by the time the signs come I get flustered as I'm concentrating on driving while trying to figure out what lane I need to be in and reading road signs.
God gives us the bible, like an overview - the grid map but He doesn't just leave us to figure it out on our own or how to apply it. When we are walking with God, He speaks to us in our situation, that situation that might not have a direct verse for it but he gives us direction, peace of mind about how to handle it. The junction view won't contradict what the grid map says, it just gives clearer instructions about an entrance or exit along with the upcoming lane assist.
Another new thing (one after another just like God's blessing's to us!) is free lifetime maps and traffic alerts.
Sometimes we feel God is calling us in a certain direction or to do something and 'traffic' or obstacles get in the way. These are our teachable moments, our faith moments, trusting in God because it's out of our hands moments. God showing us, helping us by doing this - that whatever comes up I have it, trust me. Reminding us that it's never our plan but God's so we don't get tempted to think that it's our way or go off on our own route. Unlike the traffic avoidance system in the GPS, God wants to take you through the obstacle not avoid it to show you He is in control of it, the obstacle isn't in control.
Free liftetime maps. Free to us, God's life maps. God is always updating them for us, always there and unlike a GPS won't break down, won't lose a signal/prayer. You can ask a GPS certain questions, where is nearest shops, petrol etc and it will tell you. God will answer you when you have life's important questions, will you help me? Can I have eternal life with God?
Where are you in life? Do you know God as your personal savior and Lord are you walking with Him? Just like a GPS that is there but will only help you if you come to it and turn it on, God is there but you have to ask Him into your life.
If you're lost don't be too proud to come and ask God for directions.
Driving home today I was struck by so many similarities from our walk with God and Daniel.
Daniel is what I call my GPS, I had to hunt to find and download his voice "British-English Daniel" but now all is well that he is guiding me again on the roads.
I love Daniel (it may be Jill to you) as he is so patient, never gets cross or irritated no matter how many wrong turns I take. He is always there guiding me back from my own weird detours because I made a mistake and didn't follow his instructions, which have sometimes resulted in some weird, dark places. Thankfully he doesn't hold a grudge and immediately is trying to get my attention, gently pointing me back to where he was trying to get me to go all along just like God.
However patient and calm and assuring I think Daniel is, how much more is God. In fact God is so patient with us it's hard for us to comprehend.
2 Peter 3:9 but the purpose of his patience to us is for us to come to him and turn away from our sin. We can't and shouldn't test God's patience
Romans 2:3-4.
The new feature that is on this GPS that my old GPS didn't have is your current speed in black or red. Red if you are speeding and beside it the speed limit of the road you are on.
My speeding (even by 2 mph) was literally in my face, not hidden in my dashboard that I never look at. It was instant and constantly going red to black to red. There are roads I am daily on and didn't know the speed limit as there are no signs up but thanks to Daniel I now do.
I was reminded of days that I might have a quiet time but it's more of a off-load not a listening to God thing and the rest of the day my mind is elsewhere, or the days I haven't one. That to me is like the speedometer in the dashboard, God isn't first in your mind. You can go through the day without actively talking to or listening to God as you have to take your eyes of the road/problem for a second and actively remember to look at the speedometer/for what God is trying to tell you about a situation - moving too fast, too slow. Sadly far too often we can forget to look for God until it's too late just like we can forget to look at our speedometer and get a speeding ticket (sin).
God is wanting to be more like the GPS right in front of you in your constant field of vision, showing you at every minute of the day if you are red or black. When you are talking to a person showing God's grace to them v's being a bit sarcastic or rude to them as 'they deserved it.' It could be a decision you are making that you quickly would say yes or no to when in fact God wants you to have a quick in the situation prayer/ask Him what to do. Those are the days we are living the
1 Thessalonians 5:17 - constantly in prayer. Whatever the situation your mind is on God, He is always in your field of sight. Instantly speaking to you, letting you know if you are in the black or are close to going into the red.
Another feature that is new to me and I'm loving is the 3D junction view - what the junction with the signs actually will look like (in major areas). As sometimes I look at the grid map and can still get a bit lost and by the time the signs come I get flustered as I'm concentrating on driving while trying to figure out what lane I need to be in and reading road signs.
God gives us the bible, like an overview - the grid map but He doesn't just leave us to figure it out on our own or how to apply it. When we are walking with God, He speaks to us in our situation, that situation that might not have a direct verse for it but he gives us direction, peace of mind about how to handle it. The junction view won't contradict what the grid map says, it just gives clearer instructions about an entrance or exit along with the upcoming lane assist.
Another new thing (one after another just like God's blessing's to us!) is free lifetime maps and traffic alerts.
Sometimes we feel God is calling us in a certain direction or to do something and 'traffic' or obstacles get in the way. These are our teachable moments, our faith moments, trusting in God because it's out of our hands moments. God showing us, helping us by doing this - that whatever comes up I have it, trust me. Reminding us that it's never our plan but God's so we don't get tempted to think that it's our way or go off on our own route. Unlike the traffic avoidance system in the GPS, God wants to take you through the obstacle not avoid it to show you He is in control of it, the obstacle isn't in control.
Free liftetime maps. Free to us, God's life maps. God is always updating them for us, always there and unlike a GPS won't break down, won't lose a signal/prayer. You can ask a GPS certain questions, where is nearest shops, petrol etc and it will tell you. God will answer you when you have life's important questions, will you help me? Can I have eternal life with God?
Where are you in life? Do you know God as your personal savior and Lord are you walking with Him? Just like a GPS that is there but will only help you if you come to it and turn it on, God is there but you have to ask Him into your life.
If you're lost don't be too proud to come and ask God for directions.
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