GPS
I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Joshua 1:5
Dennis traveled to work by different routes each morning,
which is quite remarkable since he traveled more than thirty-five miles one-way
to his place of employment. But why would someone take a different route to
work each morning instead of the quickest way possible, thereby minimizing
travel time and saving fuel? Why? Because Dennis was called by God to intercede
on behalf of people who would probably never know they were being prayed for. As
he drove through each neighborhood he prayed, asking God to meet each need and
draw the families to Himself.
Dennis enjoyed his silent ministry, rising early each
morning—having mapped out that day’s route the night before—to meditate on the
morning’s drive. Then, he’d give his wife, Mary Ellen, a kiss, and set out to
pray for the needs of the people on his chosen route.
But this morning Dennis’ heart was troubled. God hadn’t been
as forthcoming in verifying which route to take, nor had he sensed any explicit
prayer-assignments for those homes he would encounter. Dennis reasoned that
maybe God was asking him to be faithful in spite of the silence. As he backed
out of the driveway, he vented his frustration audibly, “Do you even know where
I am?”
God’s response was immediate... “I always know where you are,
Dennis. I have not left you. Take heart! For you are My GPS…my God
Positioned Servant!”
†
How difficult it is sometimes when we experience the silence
of God. It can be, and many times is, perplexing to know He’s there and yet not
hear a peep out of Him. It’s one of the ways He teaches us to choose between
right and wrong, as well as learning to stay committed, in the face of
adversity.
He wants us to continue on in spite of His silence, growing
in the knowledge and confidence that we are capable of making right choices.
And if we make a mistake, He’ll be quick to nudge us through His Holy Spirit.
But never doubt His presence…you are His GPS!
Prayer
“Lord, lead on, and
teach me to trust You in the silence. In Jesus’ Name, amen.”
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