Some people get used to it, and are serial nomads, packing up and moving on regularly. Others move once or twice in a lifetime, and have all the trappings of many years to sort through before moving.
And then there is the process of buying and selling, or renting, with all the assorted pitfalls and disappointments. As the Natnael family are about to move to Woking, we have to face some unexpected issues. It would be wonderful to make some progress today, and many are praying that we get it sorted quickly!
Jesus spoke about the issue of moving house, to a permanent home, which he has personally secured for us.
' There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.' (John 14.2-3)
These words, so often read at funerals, speak of the complete certainty which those may know, who have their life in the hands of Jesus. There are no estate agents or lawyers here failing on their responsibilities, or landlords who cannot deliver on their promises. Jesus, in preparing our place, had to go to and through death for us, so his promises are certain.
In that confidence, we can even face the troubles of the present, where uncertainty is certain. Let us learn to trust Him wholly.
Best wishes,
Richard
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