Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Change of Address

Don't let this throw you. You trust God, don't you? Trust me. There is plenty of room for you in my Father's home. If that weren't so, would I have told you that I'm on my way to get a room ready for you? And if I'm on my way to get your room ready, I'll come back and get you so you can live where I live.
John 14:1-3 The Message

The American Dream. Own a home you can call your own...well, you and the bank... Then go to the post office and file the Change of Address form.

Although there are questions to ask yourself before the purchase. Do you know the answers to these questions?

1. Can you trust the land developer?
Answer: Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the LORD, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you. Hosea 10:12 or Deuteronomy 11:12, A land which the LORD thy God careth for: the eyes of the LORD thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.

2. Is it built on solid ground or will there be a sinkhole?
Answer: Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25

3. Do you know who built it?
Answer: For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews 11:10 or Ephesians 2:20-21, ...having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord,

4. Who's going to be the caretaker?
Answer: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1st Peter 5:7

5. Who is going to manage the upkeep and supply what you need?
Answer: And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

6. Once you're in, what if something breaks?
Answer: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

7. Do you have insurance?
Answer: Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy...

8. Do you have a security system?
Answers: No weapon formed against you shall prosper...

9. How long will I live there?
I do not plan to have my permanent residence where moth and rust corrupt and destroy what I have. I look to Jesus - the Author and Finisher of our faith.

I'm just letting you know, when Jesus comes to take me, I'm going. This is your official notification for change of address. Do you need to file one, too?

Prayer:

Father,
We know the Day is soon approaching and we can hardly wait! Open the eyes and hearts of those who have yet to receive You. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen

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