Daily Devo

True North

By: Lisa Hodgins

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (NKJV)

"True North" refers to the geographic North Pole, and it's a fixed point used in navigation. But many people use it as a metaphor to describe someone's guiding principles, values, or beliefs.

A Christ Followers' "True North" is Jesus, and our internal compass should point us towards Him. Believers have the Holy Spirit within us as our guide, but our human nature (our flesh) can cause us to veer off course. Thankfully, the Holy Spirit is there to get us back on track. He uses spiritual insight, God's Word, and the wise counsel of other believers to direct our steps. He convicts us, but He will never condemn us. But God always gives us a choice... Will we listen? Will we follow the guidance and direction the Holy Spirit provides?

Most of our world does not have the Holy Spirit living inside them, so their moral compass is inaccurate and corrupt. Pride, money, and sinful desires are the world's compass, and using those things for guidance has ruined many lives. But the world's corruption isn't new, it started back in Genesis.

Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. Genesis 6:11

But there is always hope with Jesus. We may live in a corrupt world, but that doesn't mean we'll be corrupted by it. The bible tells us we have everything we need to live in a way that pleases God.

His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3

But if we have everything we need for godly living, why do we continue to struggle? Because of our flesh! That’s why the process of sanctification is so important. We'll never be perfect, but the longer we are connected to Christ (following Jesus) the easier it becomes to resist temptation. If we make a mistake, the Lord will correct us and redirect our steps. That is, if we repent and remain teachable. Over time, our faith grows, and we'll start spiritually maturing.

If it seems like you're "stuck" in a repetitive pattern of sin, please ask for help. Christ died to set us free, and our church has classes and resources to help you. Don’t be enslaved by the world, find your freedom in Christ! Then, your changed life will be a beacon to others.

If you've strayed off God's path, ask the Holy Spirit to point your heart towards True North, Jesus Christ. He will guide you to your eternal home!

Read: Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 18:30,