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.

Beware of procrastination. Do not put off the work of forsaking your
sins and seeking purity of heart through Jesus. – Steps to Christ, pg.
Clutching my joystick, I maneuvered between the floating,
disfigured space rocks. This was galactic warfare, and our squadron
had one agenda in mind: take the enemy by surprise. Cautiously, I
navigated the spacecraft under a large asteroid, slyly using the rocks
to evade radar detection. Suddenly, blinking red lights started flashing
across the control panel—we had been discovered.
“Oh, right. I have that Bible class presentation tomorrow,” I
groaned in dread, the realization bringing me back to reality. With that,
my mind-spaceship dramatically exploded into a thousand pieces. “I
should probably start working on that project.” Hastily, I grabbed my
laptop; I only had a few hours to get this done!
I had received this assignment months in advance, but as
usual, I wasted my time on various pointless activities—tracing my
ancestors that had fought in the American Civil War, taking lengthy
tours on Google Earth, trying to achieve the highest score on the nointernet
Dino game, and conjuring up imaginary spacecrafts. Now, the
horror loomed over me. I had to create a twenty minute sermon from
practically nothing.
Fifty slides, frantic typing, and a fitful night later, the dreaded
summons was given: “Peter, you’re next.” Hastily dragging the last
illustration to its desired slide, I made the laborious trek to the front of
the classroom. Miraculously, I was able to scrape by with an A.
I don’t just procrastinate in academics, I put off what needs to
be done even when it comes to the simple things like replying to my
emails, doing laundry, writing thank you notes, cleaning my room, etc.
I often reason with myself: Ah, I can do that later; there’s still time. But
as the end draws near, I only seem to put off what is most important—
my friendship with Christ. I need to avoid the enemy’s missiles of
distractions and zero in on Jesus—my Saviour.