Read 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (NRSV)
In 1920, the United States opened its first coast-to-coast airmail delivery route. Before radio navigation was common in airplanes, pilots had to navigate by landmarks. Therefore, bad weather and nighttime essentially grounded the airplanes.
The solution was to build a system of concrete arrows — stretching 70 feet along the ground — every ten miles from New York to San Francisco. Each arrow had at its center a steel tower with a beacon on top. As long as the pilots followed the markers they would reach their destination. But if they veered off, they might have difficulty finding the route again.
Similarly, God has given us a system of markers to direct our way, including the commandments, promises, precepts, and teachings in God’s word. They are the stories of the Bible’s people and the gift of Jesus Christ. They guide us through life; but when we wander away from them, we become lost and confused. The markers lead us straight to God’s love and forgiveness.
As solid as aviation’s 70-foot concrete markers were, most of them are now gone. In contrast, God’s truths will endure eternally. We can entrust our lives to such markers, knowing they will lead us directly to the heart of God.
Thought for the Day:
Where is God guiding me today?
Prayer: O God, help us listen for your voice in scripture — the voice that calls us and leads us through our lives. Amen.
Prayer Focus: THOSE SEARCHING FOR GOD
The scripture quotation, unless otherwise indicated, is from the NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION of the Bible, copyright © 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.
In 1920, the United States opened its first coast-to-coast airmail delivery route. Before radio navigation was common in airplanes, pilots had to navigate by landmarks. Therefore, bad weather and nighttime essentially grounded the airplanes.
The solution was to build a system of concrete arrows — stretching 70 feet along the ground — every ten miles from New York to San Francisco. Each arrow had at its center a steel tower with a beacon on top. As long as the pilots followed the markers they would reach their destination. But if they veered off, they might have difficulty finding the route again.
Similarly, God has given us a system of markers to direct our way, including the commandments, promises, precepts, and teachings in God’s word. They are the stories of the Bible’s people and the gift of Jesus Christ. They guide us through life; but when we wander away from them, we become lost and confused. The markers lead us straight to God’s love and forgiveness.
As solid as aviation’s 70-foot concrete markers were, most of them are now gone. In contrast, God’s truths will endure eternally. We can entrust our lives to such markers, knowing they will lead us directly to the heart of God.
Thought for the Day:
Where is God guiding me today?
Prayer: O God, help us listen for your voice in scripture — the voice that calls us and leads us through our lives. Amen.
Prayer Focus: THOSE SEARCHING FOR GOD
The scripture quotation, unless otherwise indicated, is from the NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION of the Bible, copyright © 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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