We have seen through history that what once seemed far-fetched can and does eventually become reality. Currently, several major technology companies and international car manufacturers are working feverishly on projects related to autonomous (driverless) vehicles.
Some very impressive technology is involved in bringing these vehicles from the research and development stage to having a functional product. However, before these vehicles are ready for the general public to drive, they must be proven reliable and safe for our roadways.
Although, just within the past few years there have been various prototypes actually being test-driven on the road. Thus, proving that this is something that can be done. Without a doubt, the competition to mass-produce these cars is fast and furious (no pun intended!)
Different types of technologies enable these driverless vehicles to sense its environment and navigate without human input (e.g., radar, LIDAR, GPS, odometry, computer vision).
That being said, the human driver relinquishes control of the car to computer software and hardware. When we, as Christians, give ourselves over to Jesus Christ we are in essence doing the same thing. We hand over the control and guidance of our heart to Him. Trusting Jesus to "drive" our lives.
What is the source of power that "drives" our faith in Jesus Christ? It is the acceptance and approval that Jesus Christ truly is God in human form. That He died on the cross for our sins, and was resurrected. In addition, each of us must fully trust in His death as the atoning sacrifice for our transgessions.
Instead of lines of software code, our saving faith (salvation) is dependent on our belief in what the Bible says about Jesus Christ; who He is, what He accomplished, and trusting in Him for that salvation (Acts 16:31) through our repentance of sin (Matthew 21:32; Mark 1:15).
A fully, functional Christian life requires believing what the Bible says and obedience to it. It also necessitates our belief in God's promises, and living our lives correspondingly. Agreement with the truth of God's Word, and letting it transform us the "key" that sets this in motion.
Without question, driverless cars are an amazing demonstration of human imagination, ingenuity, and engineering. Still, this is not even close to what God can accomplish if we allow Him to manage our lives through our unconditional trust in His love for us.
Scripture: Isaiah 12:2; John 10:10; Romans 10:17; John 3:16; 1 Peter 1:8-9
Prayer: Dear God, I ask for Your help today. I pray to be guided and directed by You. Show me the way to go. Only You can make the crooked places of my lifestraight and orderly. Amen
May your day be blessed,
Mia
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