Waze to the Rescue (Finding the Way)
Saturday Morning Devotional – by Jay Sikes
Technology can be positive or negative. It is positive when it works to our advantage and negative when it doesn’t seem to work at all. It’s great when it works and horrible when it doesn’t! Well, Waze to the rescue.
A Need for Waze
There are days when I find myself doing a lot of driving and I heavily depend on technology. I’m primarily referring to the GPS on my phone – namely, “WAZE.” On any given day, I can be zig-zagging across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, or I may be headed out on a “long haul,” traveling several hundred miles. I never know what a day may bring. Thank goodness for WAZE giving me the path to take. (It even warns you about a speed trap that might be ahead.)
When Waze Leads Astray
However, sometimes WAZE throws me a wild pitch. For instance, just last week I had a destination in Mesquite, Tx and I was leaving from the office in Mesquite, Tx. The next thing I knew, I found myself in Garland, Tx. I can distinguish between Garland and Mesquite but I wasn’t paying attention. After driving a few miles in Garland, I realized WAZE had taken me off course.
Benefits to Waze
There are several things I like about WAZE, like the route options, the rerouting feature, and the different set-up options. There always seems to be a different route.
These routes are needed for all sorts of reasons:
- Technical failures
- Not paying attention
- Options in general
- Quickest route
- Route to avoid tolls
- Route to avoid major highways
- Route with the least traffic
- Construction
- Accidents
- Rescue vehicles blocking traffic
- Special events taking place
- Outside interference at a critical moment in following the directions – ex. the phone rings!
Another Destination
Thinking about different destinations and all the options brings to mind one destination with only one Route.
- Heaven
- Eternity
- God Almighty
The only route is by way of Jesus Christ.
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the WAY and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”
John 14:6
With WAZE, the route is chosen. However, effort has to be applied to stay the course. It’s the same with God. The WAY is chosen. However, effort has to be applied for the greatest journey.
Scriptures to Lead the Way
- “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
- “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33
- “If you love me, you will obey what I command.” John 14:15
The Greatest Journey
At the office where I work there is a sign –
- Play – several times in the Bible our journey is referred to as running a race.
- Champion – to be a champion requires giving your all.
- Today – yesterday is gone, tomorrow never gets here, each day we live is TODAY. Today is everyday.
When we play like a champion today we experience the greatest journey.
- “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21
WAZE to the rescue – Amen!
The WAY to rescue – Jesus!
Helpful Item
My car does not project my phone onto the display screen, so I have to have my phone in a good position when I am using Waze. We have tried different phone holders, and none of them worked just right until we found this one. It fits right into your cup holder, and you can move it from car to car!
Click here to see the details.
Other Resources to Point to the Way
I don’t remember where or how I found out about Jessica King, but I love her music. She has a beautiful country tone with a Gospel message!
Listen to her song, Keep Me in Your Will.
Read One-Way Frontage Road Traffic (By Jay)
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Until next week…
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“The Lord is my Shepherd; I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my life; He leads me along the right paths for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1-3
Another good one. Gah, you’re on fire this week lady! I definitely need to look up the verse you shared from Proverbs and make sure it’s highlighted. That sign is amazing too. I need one in my office that says “Write like a champion today” 🙂 I can’t wait to send this to my nephew before his football game this week. He’ll love it! Hugs, CoCo
Wow! That would be a great sign to have in an office! I can see it in your color scheme! Actually, my husband wrote that devotional for me. He tries to do one each month. Many church members like to hear from him every now and then. 😊 Have a great week, and good luck to your nephew!
Great devotional Jay & Susan. I love that you woven in your experience here.
Visiting today from SSPS 280 #23
Thank you Paula! He always relates his personal experiences to scripture.
Great analogy! Thanks for sharing with Grace and Truth.
Thank you! Have a blessed day!
Waze has been a game-changer for me! I love not having to know exactly how to get somewhere, for better or worse! 🙂
It has been for us too. The rerouting system is the best!
I love reading your blog. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Vanessa!