Driving Parables

So as some of you know, I traveled to Florida this weekend. We just got back safely, thank you Lord. While driving (6 hours each way) God and I had an enlightening conversation. So I thought I'd share the Driving Parables.

#1-I used my GPS/Maps App to guide me on my drive. It works by giving you directions as needed and so sometimes I would not hear the little voice for 45 minutes. I would check to make sure the app was still tracking my route, but I never questioned it saying “Are you sure this is the right way?" “Maybe you changed your mind. Maybe I should turn around. It's been too long since I've heard from you." God asked me if we can trust and not question an electronic device to get us to our destination, why do we do this to Him? Why is it that if it's been a while since we heard God's directions we start panicking and questioning God? What happened to all the faith we had when we first heard Him? This is why Jesus said “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me." (John 10:27) If we can trust a man-made map-app, how much more should we trust God, even when He only speaks every 45 minutes?

#2-When the GPS says “In 40 miles, turn left," you know you've got 40 miles to go before you hear further instruction. During this time you need to relax into your stride or pace and prepare to ride straight out for that period of time. This is why the Bible says “Let us run with patience the race set before us..." I always thought it was a paradox to say “run" and “patience" in the same sentence since run indicates movement and patience implies waiting. But now I understand it means pacing yourself and trusting God. What ever season God has you in, ride it out with patience. Set your cruise control to the appropriate speed and drive.

#3-No matter how fast I drive, I cannot change the distance between points A and B. My trip this weekend was about 350 miles each way. There is no way around it; I had to drive the miles. This is why the race is not given to the swift nor to the strong, but to the one who endures until the end. Have you mapped out your route? Are you prepared to drive the whole race? Are you geared up with the Word?

#4- While driving through very dark stretches, I put on my high beams. My high beam lights are so bright that other drivers prefer to drive behind me letting my light lead the way. This is what Jesus meant when He said “You are the light of the world...let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:15,16) Question: Do you have your high beams on?
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