Prop: Shepherd’s Staff

You all know and probably have seen at one time or another the bumper sticker, “God is my co-pilot.” Well, I’m here to tell you, “If God is your co-pilot, someone is in the wrong seat!”

Trust me, when we are in relationship with God, God always needs to be driving.

Can I get an “amen” to that?

The bumper sticker may have gotten it skewed, but the metaphor is a good one. Because when God is driving, when we are together with God at the wheel of our cars, buses, planes, or golf carts –whatever metaphor you choose to describe the “driving force” of our hearts, minds, and souls-- God is in control of the direction of our lives.

As long as God is at the wheel, we know we are going in the right direction. We also know that we’ll be “driven” to do the right things!

Be…