Google Maps is a web-based mapping service that is available to most of the world’s population. Through satellite imagery, “It includes real-time traffic conditions, route planning, and 360-degree panoramic street views (Street View). With over a billion monthly users, it is a popular tool for finding locations, getting directions, and exploring the world,” according to AI Overview.
Using Google Maps allows one to find the best route to follow to reach a destination. It even shows where travel may be difficult or impossible and how to avoid the problem.
When it comes to planning our life journey, the Bible establishes the ultimate destination for us and directions for taking the best route. In His preaching, Jesus said this, “‘But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you’” (Matthew 6:33).
As the previous verses reveal, Jesus is teaching us not to worry about what we may face in our day-to-day living, but, through faith, to rely on God.
Jesus revealed the best route to follow, which is to, “‘Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it’” (Matthew 7:13-14).
The “narrow gate” is Jesus Christ and true Christianity, as taught by Him (John 14:6). The gate leading to destruction is the way of this deceived evil age ruled by Satan (1 John 5:19).
There is a feature on Google Maps which allows the user to “recenter” during travel. That is something we can all do regarding our following the Way of God. That can be done through prayer about the very thing that has thrown us off course. We can take time to fast if we don’t feel connected to God. We can stop neglecting God’s guidance by opening our Bible and filling our minds with His words.
Most importantly, don’t quit the journey—God will always provide the best route for us if we stay close to Him.