It's official; we are homeless. We've been living with friends and family since last Friday. Needless to say I am ready to get settled into my new house. Unfortunately, we don't leave VA until January 12th.
To say that I am worn out would be an understatement. Can I tell you what a pain it is to pack up your entire house and fit it into an 18ft space? Our stuff is waiting in storage for us in Las Vegas. In the meantime we're living out of our minivan.
I can't help but think about Mary at this time of year. She made a huge journey on the back of a donkey while being pregnant. She ends up giving birth in a stable, surrounded by gross animals. Makes my pity party look pretty lame.
If it weren't for God, I would not have chosen to move. If it weren't for God, I wouldn't start another church again. If it weren't for God, Mary never would have given birth to Jesus.
Following God and doing what He wants, even if it's a huge pain in the butt, is always the best thing to do. Rationally it might not make sense, but in God's eyes and from His perspective there's nothing better we can do. I guess it comes down to trust on our part. Do we trust that God will take care of us? Do we believe that God will use us? Do we think His plans are better than ours?
I'm so thankful that Mary and Joseph trusted God and followed Him into the unknown, uncomfortable, embarrassing, and exhausting. Take a minute and think about what would have happened if they didn't follow God. Then take another minute and ask God to lead you where He wants you to go. And pray for the courage to follow.
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Friday, December 26, 2008
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3 comments:
Wow, powerful post. Thank you for your thoughts. I am reminded to keep reaching out because it is easy to get stuck on autopilot but we need to keep looking for ways to involve God and other people in our lives.
I will be praying for you! I was in the same place this past April. We were relocating to a new area to plant and it took a bit longer than anticipated to get settled in our new home. We stayed with family for 3 weeks,then lived in hotels for a couple weeks, then moved to a ExtendAStay. At times it was very difficult but we have some really great memories. Our family is closer than we have ever been.
We experienced God's faithfulness in a powerful way.
I will be praying you get settled really quick!
I love this post...we are about to move as well for our plant and I have no idea what's waiting for us but I am moving by faith.
Thank you,
Esther
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