Compasses

Compasses

Compasses are a pretty standard instrument in today's world. What is a compass exactly? A compass is a navigational instrument for finding direction. Different kinds of compasses are used for different reasons. Examples include: compass dial, variation compass, and a gyrocompass. These are mechanical compasses, one and all. My concern is the human compass. The one made of flesh and blood. The human heart!

Yes, the human heart is a compass. There is one problem. It came incomplete. Parts are missing from the compass of our heart. When we are born, it is just a heart-shaped box. The magnetized pointer is missing. Direction can not be found without this pointer. Where do we find a pointer? Well, I believe you could go check your local Target, Wal-Mart, or Bargain Barn. I do not believe you will have much luck! I have heard of a vendor that sells such an item! A traveling vendor called Jesus Christ. Through Jesus, we come to God. Once we have laid ourselves at God's feet and give over our lives to him, He will bestow a gift unto us. The Holy Spirit is imparted to us. A holy point(magnetized in a different way) is inserted into our heart. WOOHOO! We now have a finished product. What is the purpose of this finished product?

A compass provides a known reference direction which is of great assistance in navigation. How convenient! We now have a complete compass which is of great assistance in navigating life's many highways and avenues. How is it that we get assistance? Our compass needle(the Holy Spirit) gives us a known reference direction. God is the known reference direction. He directs us along the routes and roads we are to navigate. God is our true north. His way is always the right way. We just have to tune our eyes and ears to follow the proper direction and guidance the Holy Spirit provides to our heart.

Our heart is a very sensitive compass. The most sensitive in all creation lies within our chest. Satan and sin must be kept out of our heart. They are magnets. If those magnets get inside our heart, Godly direction will be thrown off. We will go our own route, much to our detriment. By keeping our heart clean of these magnetic distractions, we will be in tune with God. The directions given by the Holy Spirit will be followed clearly with no interference. Maintenance your compass with the Word of God. Keep a clean house. Life will be traveled safer and in your best interests and Gods if you follow your heart's needle in the correct direction!

kenny