Which Way?

“For we are His workmanship [His own masterwork; a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set] so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us]. (Ephesians 2:10 AMP)

I lack a good sense of direction; people who don’t share my dilemma should consider themselves blessed. Before the days of GPS, if I had to drive to an unfamiliar place alone, my sweet husband would draw directions (with pictures) for me to reach my destination safely and promptly. If the trip involved one-way streets, he would also include a return route. Why would he painstakingly take such actions? Because he loves me.

We are God’s masterwork, each uniquely made. He designed a personal masterplan for each of us before time began. His way is perfect, and we need no GPS; He is our guide. The paths He prepared are the ways we should live and the good works we should do. Following His charted course, we bless our Father, He blesses us, and by our obedience, others receive blessings.

Sometimes, as we travel life’s road, we get distracted and veer off God’s route. We then find ourselves going the wrong way, sometimes on one-way streets, traveling dark and unfamiliar places, taking wrong turns, and other times, we blatantly choose to go our own way. Those uncharted routes throw us off our destination and into circumstances not designed for us.

Out of His great love, God pre-mapped directions ordained for us to stay the course and not lose our way. Which route do you travel, the Way-Maker’s path or your own?