Godly Positioning Scripture

Colossians 1:9-10 - For this reason we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His Will through all Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.

“So Kenny, how do you like the Garmin GPS (Global Positioning Satellite receiver) you received for participating in a the Emerald Extra (agricultural herbicide use program) program last year?” Frank inquired as Kenny sipped on his afternoon coffee. Kenny jokingly responded, “I don’t know, I have to have my son in-law set it up, or program it for me.”

We discussed the benefits of traveling with the services of a GPS unit. While riding to a meeting with a co-worker in Omaha, his GPS instructed him to move to the right lane where he would exit in ¾ of a mile; once at the stop light after exiting; he was told to turn left and proceed one mile. These segment-by-segment instructions continued until we arrived at the conference’s host hotel. Confusion would incur if given too many instructions at once.

With too many advanced instructions, we may attempt shortcuts. I recall an evening in Manhattan when a couple of my teammates and I needed to stop by a home before attending the end of the season banquet. I was unfamiliar with this part of town; I wanted to follow the systematic directions. Daniel claimed he knew a better way to arrive at our desired destination, his way proved to be more scenic, winding around several neighborhoods, and time consuming; perhaps you may define this as ‘better’. Daniel and I laughed a long time over his ‘shortcuts’.

This is how life is frequently for me, how about you? Do you ever attempt shortcuts in life? When I do attempt shortcuts, a greater amount of time is required in reaching my destination, the route winds around. However, efficiency occurs when I tune in to the Holy Spirit, He programs His GPS as I study scripture, and fervently pray, continually seeking Him. The voice of the Lord instructs me on positions and exits, including which way to turn. This voice often speaks through our conscious, and our ‘hunches’.

Often, just like traveling in a city, I do not see the destination until I arrive. Without Godly Positioning Scripture (GPS), I am lost in my life’s journey. With Godly Positioning Scripture, we attain our destinations efficiently and peacefully; yet, we still must drive. We must seek God’s Will through Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding. Just as a GPS in our vehicle mandates our attentiveness, our Lord necessitates our attentiveness in life.

Kenny may not know how to program a Garmin GPS, however, I listen to Kenny share wisdom acquired in his 60+ years of life. Kenny is an intelligent man, a successful farmer. He humbly denies credit for any of his success, acknowledging his blessings. He remains positive despite losing both of his sons.

Kenny a man of deep faith knows a great deal about Godly Positioning Scripture (GPS). He continually points his life’s ambitions to our Lord. Kenny listens studies scripture, fervently prays, listening to the Holy Spirit; continually seeking God’s Will through Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding.

You may or may not have a handheld Global Positioning Satellite unit; nevertheless be sure to continually use Godly Positioning Scripture in allowing the Holy Spirit to guide your life. This too comes in many hand held varieties.

I pray God continually fill you with the knowledge of His Will through all Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding.

See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
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