Charted

What is Charted?

Like a master surveyor, Jesus gives us clear directions to find a fulfilling, purpose-filled relationship with Himself - a map to the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Charted is a daily devotional written by the junior class at Fountainview Academy (Class of 2019). Based on the book Steps to Christ, this book explores the path to the Originator and Provider of Genuine Joy. We don't have to be confused about the way. The certainty is in the journey: divinely Charted.

None are so sinful that they cannot find strength, purity, and
righteousness in Jesus, who died for them. He is waiting to strip them
of their garments stained and polluted with sin, and to put upon them
the white robes of righteousness; He bids them live and not die. –
Steps to Christ, pg. 52
My scrawny biceps strained as the wrench bit into my fingers,
but my attempt to liberate the bolt from the oil pan was unsuccessful.
Sweat slid its way down my greasy arms; I was nastily repulsive
except for my clothes, which were still relatively clean. Suddenly losing
my balance, the bolt spun free, unleashing a fountain of oil.
N-n-n-no!
My cry echoed through my exasperated mind, but it was too
late. Already the greasy liquid seeped through my shirt, infusing a
putrid stench into my clothes that was sure to repulse even my closest
friends. At first it seemed so revolting, but as I continued my work on
the truck in front of me, I realized that I became less particular about
each new invasion of my garments. Whatever, I internally sighed, I
already reek with motor oil anyways.
That night, I imprisoned my foul clothes in the washing
machine along with my other laundry, expecting my wardrobe to be
cleaned. The next morning, I found that the evil odors had spread
to the rest of my clothes as well. I tried washing them again, but no
matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t quench the odors.
My life has gradually been polluted with sin, and its putrid
odors continually creep deeper into my life. I am disgusted at
myself, and hungry to change. I am powerless to rid my life of this
disease, but praise God, He replaces my nasty rags with His robes of
righteousness.