- God’s Positioning System
The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. – Proverbs 16:9
The Global Positioning System was first used by the U.S. military after the Cold War, when it became clear that a system for global navigation was necessary. The original GPS satellite, known as Navstar, was sent into orbit in 1978. Nine of the ten original Navstars reached orbit, and their results were limited. The high-quality GPS signals known today were restricted to military use until May 2000. The system is funded worldwide by U.S. taxpayers and is free to other countries. While it has become important to oceanic shipping companies and international airlines, Americans also use GPS regularly to reach new destinations.
Long before the Global Positioning System, there was God’s Positioning System. You may have imagined your future and made plans for your life journey, as people usually do. Humans tend to believe that they know what will make them happy or satisfy their desires. But today’s verse is a reminder that the Lord knows what is best for you, and He has already mapped out your life. His spiritual guidance is what you need as you navigate the deserts and the valleys, the storms and winds. The Lord will help you avoid certain difficulties and see you through others that are part of His plan for your growth.
As you begin each day, take the time to read His Word and pray. Thank God for what He has already done and praise Him for His goodness and love. Seek His spiritual GPS that is always available to you. His faithful hand will guide you, to direct your going out and your coming in. Pray for believers in government to also take the time to seek God first in their daily plans.
Today’s Verse: Proverbs 16:9
The heart of man plans his way,
but the Lord establishes his steps.All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Acts 15:6-12
6 The apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider this matter. 7 And after there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. 8 And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us, 9 and he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith. 10 Now, therefore, why are you putting God to the test by placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? 11 But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.”
12 And all the assembly fell silent, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul as they related what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
