We are steadily digging out from the cardboard boxes, putting things where they belong and it's beginning to feel like home already. The week we spent traveling was a nice break between places.... it gave us a chance to look forward instead of back. Now we are eager to begin meeting people and immersing ourselves in this community. We are ready to serve and love the people that God brings into our path.
I've been thinking a lot about the concept of moving lately, for obvious reasons. In the Bible, God's people were frequently on the move, following His leading and guidance. Abraham and Sarah. Joseph and Mary. Paul. When God said, "Go"- they went.
Today we don't get the benefit of direct, divine revelation. But we do have a sense of God's leading and direction, and in our case we also had several confirming indicators that have caused us to believe that it was time to "Go". Now we have to continue to trust the Lord for all our needs, especially for Him to raise us those who will be a part of our new church. We cannot make this happen. All we can do is to be faithful and diligent in reaching out to our new neighbors, and trust that God will bring to us the people that He intends to be a part of our new church family.
So thankful for the confirmation Scripture the Lord gave my husband five years ago, Matthew 5:14-16, to move ten hours away to be in the middle of our children ~ our go-ahead to call the realtor to look at the house on a hilltop after finding our church home on the Internet ~ we sat right down and listened to the Sunday message on-line and we were home!
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Matthew 5:14-16 The Message
"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven."
What a beautiful reminder that we are supposed to be lights that shine in the darkness! Thanks for sharing this Kathleen!
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