The GPS That Requires Trust - Traditional (Proverbs 3:5-6)
When GPS first became common, many drivers fought it. The device said turn left; they "knew" a better route. They'd argue with the machine, override its directions, and often end up lost or late. The GPS had information they didn't—traffic patterns, road closures, optimal routes. Those who trusted it, even when the directions seemed wrong, arrived safely. Proverbs 3:5-6 is similar: "Lean not on your own understanding." God sees what we can't. Trusting Him doesn't mean understanding every turn—it means following anyway. Are you arguing with your GPS?
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