1 John 1:8–2:2
8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives. 2:1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
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I really get annoyed when I get lost. It's an unnecessary waste of time. I especially get annoyed when I am driving or leading others. It's a blow to my ego. What must they be thinking of me? But we all do it, don’t we? We make a wrong turn. We read the map wrong. We lose focus and drive past the exit. On one road trip I actually found myself going south on an interstate when I was supposed to be going north. It took me 10-15 minutes before I figured it out! That was annoying!
I love the GPS's we have today, and one thing I love about them is that when you make a wrong turn you get this helpful yet humbling message - recalculating. I think it is amazing that a GPS can see I've made a wrong turn and so quickly get me back on the right road. It gives me relief to know that not all is lost; knowing that the wrong turn is correctable. I've wasted some time, but the destination is still in my sites.
John says we all make wrong turns (we'd be lying to deny it) and we do make our journey a little more complicated when we do, but there is always hope. Jesus Christ reminds the Father that we're off the path but he's there recalculating so we can get back on. That brings me joy!
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