The Five Points Of The Compass; Centered On Jesus

Good Morning.

Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me.

This is my Bible.

I am what it says I am.

I can do what it says I can do.

I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be.

Today I will learn more of the word of God.

The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God.

I will never be the same.

I will never be the same.

In Jesus Name

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"The Five Points of the Compass: Centered on Jesus"

Good morning, beloved!

Today, I want to talk to you about something many of us use but might not think much about—the compass.

A compass is simple, yet powerful. It’s a tool that helps us navigate when we’re lost, guiding us in the right direction. But today, I want to take a closer look at a spiritual compass—a compass that leads us to Jesus, the center of our lives.

A compass has five points, and each one speaks to a powerful truth about the journey we take with Christ. Each point of the compass can show us something profound about the life of faith. But the most important thing to remember is that at the center of this compass is Jesus. Everything flows from Him, and without Him, we cannot find our way.

The North—Jesus is Our True Direction

The North is unchanging, always steady, always pointing in the same direction. No matter where you are in the world, North is constant. In the same way, Jesus is our True North. In the midst of all the noise and confusion in life, He is the one thing we can rely on to show us the right way.

In John 14:6, Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” He is not just a guide among many; He is the only way to salvation. Our world is full of different philosophies, opinions, and choices, but Jesus cuts through the noise and offers us one clear path—His path.

I remember a man named James. He was successful by the world’s standards. He had a good job, a beautiful home, a family—but something was missing. Despite all his achievements, he still felt empty. One day, he came across the words of Jesus: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Something inside him clicked. He realized that all along, he had been searching in the wrong places. He was looking for fulfillment in things that could never satisfy.

But when he found Jesus, he found the direction he had been searching for his entire life.

The South—The Promise of New Life

The South is a direction of growth and renewal. Just as the sun sets in the West, the South represents the potential of new beginnings. In Christ, this is the promise of new life. Jesus does not just offer us a second chance; He offers us a new chance—completely transformed.

In 2 Corinthians 5:17, we are told, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” This is the power of Christ’s grace—He doesn't just forgive us and leave us as we are. He makes us new.

I think of Sarah, who had spent years trapped in addiction. The shame, the failure—it seemed insurmountable. But one day, she came to the end of herself and turned to Jesus. She didn’t just find forgiveness; she found freedom. She found a new life. Through Christ, she became a new creation. The chains that held her were broken. When Jesus steps into your life, He brings about transformation. The old is gone, and the new has come.

The East—The Light of the World

The East is where the sun rises—a symbol of light breaking through darkness. Jesus is that light. He is the light of the world, and when we follow Him, we walk in that light, never having to fear the darkness again.

In John 8:12, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” This world is filled with darkness—fear, confusion, pain, sin. But Jesus shines through it all. His light guides us, brings us peace, and gives us hope.

I think of a man named Mike, who had spent years living in darkness. He was a prisoner to his fears, insecurities, and shame. He couldn’t see beyond the darkness of his mind and soul. But when Mike came to Christ, it was like the light turned on in his life. He could finally see clearly. His fears were replaced by peace, his confusion by clarity. Jesus' light illuminated his path.