Where is our true north? | John 16:13

We can all certainly identify with the need for guidance. In fact, Jesus addressed this very need during His Upper Room Discourse. He said that after His departure the Holy Spirit would play a crucial role in the lives of believers. As part of that role, Jesus promised, “When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth”.  The difference between magnetic north and true north is a matter of several hundred miles—but it changes, due to the fact that the magnetic north pole drifts several miles a year.  Moral standards that align with His nature will keep us on the correct course, just as a compass that aligns with true north keeps us moving in the right direction.Just as the readings of a compass may be corrupted due to nearby objects, so we are prone to be swayed by various attractions in the world. We must constantly calibrate ourselves to the example of our Risen Savior. Our spiritual needles must point to objective truth and not turn after subjective opinions, vacillating values, or erratic rules.