The autopilot is a great invention that constantly makes changes to the aircraft's course, speed, altitude, etc. I have read that the autopilot is off course the majority of the time but it makes adjustments in the plane's course to take it to its desired destination.
When a person accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior, they change the direction/course of their lives. Before coming to Christ, we were all headed in the wrong direction. "All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way... Isaiah 53: 6, Romans 3:23 Sin is walking away from God. Repentance literally means turning around and walking toward God. 1 Thessalonians 1:9 says, " for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God." Notice that they TURNED TO God, FROM Idols.
As Christ-followers, we have changed the course of our lives but occasionally we deviate from our course. Sometimes we are not even aware that we are 'off course.' That is one of the responsibilities of the Holy Spirit. He brings our lives back on course. "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth... John 16:13 This does not mean we lose our free will. Being led by the Spirit does not mean we become non-human, robots. It means as we submit to His leadership, He will give us direction and wisdom in making choices.
Life is a constant battle of staying on course. Matthew 26:4 Galatians 5:17 If you walk with God; you will reach your destination.
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