The Eye In The Sky

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Psalm 57:11 – Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth. (NKJV)

Over the last 20 years, PresbyCan has published over 30 devotionals based on the usefulness of the Global Positioning System (GPS) in locating ourselves on a map, or directing us to a destination. Recently, I experienced a different outcome, based on Google's use of GPS to guide me. On one occasion, about a mile before my destination, the app directed me off the freeway and through city streets. On my return, I was immediately directed onto the freeway, but I noticed that in the opposite direction, traffic had come to a standstill. Suddenly, it dawned on me that Google had saved me from being caught in a mile-long traffic jam!

Later, I was driving my grandson to a hockey practice, located in the same building as a large downtown arena. Unbeknownst to us, there was an NHL hockey game scheduled for the same time as the hockey practice. This time, Google directed us off the freeway at an earlier exit than usual. Above the freeway, we could see below us all the traffic ahead, waiting to exit and find parking for the game. We wound our way through the city streets and quickly arrived at the practice venue. On my return trip later, I was immediately directed onto the freeway, and I realized that Google had once again saved me a lot of time stuck in traffic.

I understand that the way the Google smartphone app works is that it sends information to the Google computer, which can calculate how fast all the users are going. It notes the ones that are stopped, and if there are a lot, it directs those approaching the slow or stopped traffic to take a different route, thus saving them a lot of time.

As I contemplated how Google uses the GPS "eye in the sky", it made me think about how much better our all-knowing, all-powerful God is, because He not only sees what is going on now, but He also knows ahead of time what is going to happen in the future. That is why it is essential for us to consult God for direction in making significant decisions. Sometimes, we may feel that God is directing us towards a choice that makes no sense. Sometimes, if we obey His inner urgings, we may never know what harm or injury that we avoided by following His guidance. Other times, looking back, we may actually gain insight, and say to ourselves, "Wow! Look at all this that has happened because I made that unusual decision." That has happened to me on several important occasions, as well as the reverse, when I delayed obeying His voice, and missed a significant event that I have regretted ever since. So, I know that it is essential for us to pay careful attention to God's guidance. It is far better than any GPS!

Prayer: Lord, for us who love You, You have promised to work all things together for our good and Your glory. Help us to remember to trust You for guidance in our daily lives, and enable us to obey You. Amen.

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Robin Ross <rross@telus.net>
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2 thoughts on “The Eye In The Sky”

  2. Amen Bro.

    Amen Robin!

    Thanks for today’s devotional.

    Pray daily for guidance in making big and small decisions.

    Hi Robin,
    Thank-you for this devotional.

    Thanks, Robin, for reminding that we must “pay careful attention to God’s guidance”. Blessings for you and your family.

    Thank you for showing us the importance of following God’s guidance. Like you, I can look back and see where I did – and didn’t – follow!

    Robin – I am always blessed by your writing. Every time I read these, my mind sees you at St Andrews in Ontario many years ago.

    Thanks for the great analogy and reminder Robin, it’s easy to forget to seek God’s guidance in our fast-paced world but so important.

    Good morning, Robin,
    God bless you and thank you Lord, for Google GPS.

    Excellent analogy…. thought of many similar experiences that were true for me… literally and spirituality.
    Blessings.

    Your voice sounded So much more clearer in your devotional reading today. Praise the Lord!!! And thank you for a very timely and touching devotional. God bless you precious one!

    Thanks for your great insight today!! God is good and does direct us to follow!!
    I have you read the devotional everyday and think of you!!
    Blessings.

    Thank you for your interesting and encouraging post Robin. I praise the Lord that He is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent.
    Blessings.

    Thank you, Robin for this reminder to trust God completely for guidance. (enjoyed the GPS story)
    Also, thanks for all you do to enable us to be inspired by The Daily.

    Robin,
    Thank you for your insightful message. It helped confirm a decision I have been praying about.
    Blessings.

    Good morning, Robin.
    This is so true of God’s love and protection!! It still amazes me when He gives us direction in different ways. He is truly our best friend!
    God bless.

    Thanks, Robin, for your encouraging words in this morning devotional. Yes with trust in our loving Lord we can be quite surprised at times where He is guiding us. We can always be assured that His plans for us are for the right result. Blessings for writing.

    Hello Robin,
    Thank you for your contribution to the Daily Devotional. Thank you also for reading the devotionals daily.
    God bless you.

    Wonderful! Thank you, Robin. I’m sending this to my grandson and his wife who are struggling over a decision to buy a house. What he’s ‘hearing’ from the Lord is not his (and our) first choice and he is acting on God’s guidance – praise the Lord. Hopefully, this will be an encouragement to them. God bless.

    Thanks for this pertinent application of GPS to God’s guidance in our lives, Robin. Two other thoughts: 1) When Google’s directions don’t make sense, we should still follow them in faith, and 2) Even if we miss part of the directions, Google will reroute us and get us back on track.
    We can connect these thoughts to God’s work in our lives.

    Good morning, Robin!
    Thank you for your message today.
    “if we obey His inner urgings, we may never know what harm or injury that we avoided by following His guidance.” I can certainly attest to this! Thank you for the reminder!

    Good morning, Robin,
    I enjoyed your devotion very much today, as I am seeking his divine guidance regularly as I try to choose wisely what step to take next as I plan this season of my life. I know His will is to bring whoever I can to the saving grace of Jesus Christ the Son of God. I know that His leading hand is upon me. Thanks for sharing. I plead that I might know him through the Word which you brought so beautifully today.

    Good morning, Robin,
    Thank you for the encouraging devotional with your analogy to the help that Google GPS provides and the reminder that God is our “eye” who is working all the time to guide us and love us. When I am grateful for all the help God gives to me, I am ready to share my faith and experience so that others might also believe. Blessings.

    Your kind of Daily Devotional!
    As soon as I began to read, I knew you had written it!
    Thanks so much for your faithfulness in this 21st century ministry, that you had the vision to initiate!
    With admiration and gratitude for all your work.

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