The bumper sticker "Jesus is my co-pilot" may be a well-intentioned sentiment, but it has always troubled me. Whenever I'm in the driver's seat of my life, the destination is nowhere good. Jesus is not meant to be just a spiritual "co-pilot" giving directions every now and then. He is always meant to be in the driver's seat. Period!
We often say that Jesus died for us, which of course is true. But there's more to it than that. Because Jesus died on the cross, something inside of us died - the power of sin. It's what Paul meant when he said, "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me" (Gal. 2:20). We were essentially co-crucified with Him.
With Jesus in the driver's seat, the old destinations are off-limits. No more turning down the streets of self-centeredness, greed, or lust. No more off-road ventures into the swamp of pride or the ditch of bitterness. We were crucified with Him and He is at the wheel now! He died so that He alone can drive and define us. So, if you've died and Christ lives in you, He's not your co-pilot. Your joy is to let Him drive and define your life. There may be a few bumps in the road, but you can count on it - He'll take you somewhere good. Still at the wheel of your life? It's time to let Jesus drive.
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ReplyDeleteJesus is not my co-pilot, but my pilot! Jesus, take the wheel in the journey of my life.
ReplyDeleteAMEN, Lord Jesus take the wheel in my life and drive .
ReplyDeleteMy faith Is in God no matter how hard it gets I wll not be shaken by the situation.
ReplyDeleteLord, there is nothing I can do without You let only Your will be done in my life in Jesus name - Amen.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord continue piloting my life
ReplyDeleteO yes
ReplyDeleteLord come in to my heart take more of me and give me more of u at all time
ReplyDeleteO dear Lord,take the wheel of my life in every day circumstances, AMEN.
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