it will be called the Way of Holiness;
it will be for those who walk on that Way.
The unclean will not journey on it;
wicked fools will not go about on it.
Are we God's GPS? Do we have the knowledge, courage and willingness to direct others to the highway that Isaiah calls the "Way of Holiness"?
A global positioning system, GPS, is a technology used for a variety of purposes, ranging from military to weekend travelers. The technology amazes me. Sub-$100 units no bigger than a pack of playing cards can lock onto the signals of multiple satellites and not only guide us to a destination, but also record our speed, elevation and even the route we have taken. Through a series of voice commands, a GPS device can guide a person to within a few inches of a preset destination. GPS units also have a display screen that highlights the correct route to take to a particular destination.
If as Christians we are to be a GPS for others wanting to merge onto or travel on the Way of Holiness we need to make sure our signal from the Master Satellite is clear. If our relationship with God is clouded with lack of prayer, unconfessed sin or other issues, we will be an ineffective guide for others to a relationship with God. Secondly, does what shows on our display screen match the voice commands? In other words does what others see in our lives match what we say and our supposed Christian values. Hypocrisy is one of the most common criticisms of Christianity, with good reason. To be an effective GPS for God our deeds must consistently match our words.
Many GPS units have rechargeable batteries. Do our batteries need to recharge? Let's spend some extra time in prayer and meditation today and recharge our spiritual batteries so we can lead others to the Way of Holiness.
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