And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us
an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is
true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. 1 John
5:20
The compass
shows the direction we are going as well as where “true north” is. A believer’s destination is set to be
conformed to the image of Christ with heaven being the ultimate conforming to
which we will be like He is. But we need
more than just a general heading to navigate this world. We must employ by faith "reference
points" and "bearings" in order to arrive at our
destination.
"Careful
scrutiny of all navigational calculations is necessary. The slightest error in
choosing a reference point or in observation of the compass can cause you to
miss the destination by many miles." Don
Hamby
God’s Compass Gives Direction All Scripture is
given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16
I hate to ask
for directions. It seems like such a waste of time, and not only that it makes
me look like I do not know where I am going. Isn’t that true of many. We’d rather look like we know where we are
going rather than know for certain where we are going!
David Horner identifies three kinds of peoples in the
world.
- Aimless
wanderers who are lost with no bearings toward True North.
- Rebellious
run-a-ways who are defiant with no interest in True North.
- Hopeful explorers who are
seekers with a clear focus on True North.
Are you
aimless, rebellious or hopeful today with the compass of God’s Word in your
hand?
On Our
Journey We Need…
- Doctrinal Direction
For the
time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to
have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in
accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the
truth and will turn aside to myths.
2 Timothy 4:3-4
Doctrine is
God’s teaching from His Word. Failure to know what we believe leads to a rough
travel experience. As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here
and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery
of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming;
Ephesians 4:14
- Correctional Direction with
gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may
grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, 2 Timothy
2:25
God’s Word
has and will stand the test of time. Because God's Word is eternal, it is
therefore durable and relevant to every situation in life.
- Instructional Direction
For the word of God is
living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even
to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a
discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
Without these
reference points we can be led away from our destination. We must be careful to
not be influenced by the changing and shifting values, beliefs and practices in
our culture. We must allow the compass of God’s Word point us to Jesus Christ,
the "True North."
Scripture to Claim:
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8
