Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 NIV
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 timothy 3:16 NLT
I am fascinated by maps. When traveling, I constantly refer to the map so that I can see where I am and where I am going. (I don’t like to get lost, and the GPS is just not the same as having that piece of paper in my hand.) When reading fiction, I am delighted when the author places a map at the beginning to help me identify with places with which I may be unfamiliar. When studying the history, I am always looking at maps so that I can get a framework of what is located where and where one place is located in relation to another. Maps give me a better understanding of where I am going and what I am reading. For me, maps are guidelines for understanding.
Life would be so much easier if we had a map to guide us...to map out the route that we are to take. When we take a wrong turn, we could look at the life map and see where we can turn to get back on the right road. Or when the route becomes too hazardous or difficult, we can find an alternate route. What about those unexpected dead ends or detours which appear unexpectedly on the road? A map can help to navigate around these obstacles.
Wait! We do have a life road map…it is the Bible. As with the maps that I use when either traveling or reading, the Bible keeps me on the right road, keeps me from being lost, and helps me to understand the world around me just a little bit better. Everything that I need to know as to how to live in relationship to God and to other people is found in this book. Answers as to how to solve problems or to rebuild relationships is there also. The Bible gives advice as to what to do when we do make mistakes or take wrong turns.
Do you see the Bible as your road map to living life? When in trouble or facing challenges do you go to the Bible for comfort or guidance? My prayer is that you will become fascinated by this road map of life…the Bible.
Prayer: Thank you Lord for your word which guides me through life. Continue to build in me the desire to study your word each day so that I can know you better, live in your will, and grow into the person that you desire me to be. Amen |
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