Backstory:

I watched an episode of the show Touched by an Angel. Andrew, the angel of death, talked about how many people have been led by the North Star for thousands of years. This intrigued me so I looked up online the similarities of following the North Star vs. following Jesus Christ. 

Jesus as our North Star

The North Star represents a constant guide,

Following Jesus Christ is a complete and active religious commitment we need not hide.

This commitment involves a personal transformation

As well as faith and adherence to His teachings to be our affirmation.

The North Star is a metaphor for a steady, objective point of reference in a chaotic world,

Jesus is viewed as the ultimate “true north” of faith as all the fiery darts of the adversary are at us constantly being hurled.

Jesus is a source of moral and spiritual guidance,

Following Him requires active faith, commitment and sacrifice so we can with Him have a firm alliance.

The North Star is a more passive celestial object used for navigation,

We can use Jesus as our guide while we navigate this life and all of its frustrations.

Just like we use maps or GPS to navigate in this life,

We can plug in our Jesus GPS to help us get through our trials and obstacles so we can more easily thrive.

Following Jesus Christ requires trust in Him and devotion to Him,

And if we choose to make Him the North Star in our lives, then our problems won’t seem so grim.

We need to be willing to sacrifice our own desires when they conflict with Jesus’ teachings,

Then He will bless us more abundantly in our daily pleadings.

The goal of following Jesus is not just finding our way geographically,

But achieving spiritual salvation so we can be with Him after this life physically.

Even if our lives seem chaotic and without purpose,

Jesus can transform our very nature when we are in His service.

The Takeaway: Just like the North Star has helped people navigate safely home for thousands of years, following Jesus Christ can help us navigate towards our celestial home after this life. If we choose to trust in Him and follow Him, He can be our North Star we can use to navigate in this chaotic world every day of our lives.