The Move!

The Move!

Sorting

 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
Hebrews 4:12-13 

As a family, we are in the process of sorting and clearing things in our home in which we have lived for over 11years! In this process, I pull everything out of a room, cupboard, shelf , drawer, box or bag I have decided to work on. Then I examine each item and decide whether I need to keep it, give it away or throw it away! Those things that I don't need, may be useful for someone else. If I can't think of a person who could make use of it, I put it in a bag for the second hand or Samaritan's store. Everything that stays needs to be put in the right place. 

 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind, which, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just, and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth." Jesus said to them, "Have you understood all these things?" They said to Him, "Yes, Lord." Then He said to them, "Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old." 
Matthew 13:47-52 

When I clear the things in my home, I have a sense of peace that my life is being sorted and cleared. Most of the time a tidy house is an indication of a clear mind and a disciplined life.

Garbage 

And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." And they divided His garments and cast lots. 

Luke 23:33-34 

In this process I am so very thankful for the city council that has given us a big garbage bin which is also cleared every week! When we have decided what shouldn't or needn't stay in our home, we simply dump it in the bin and it is not seen anymore! What a blessing that is!!

 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:7-9 

Recyclables 

 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
2 Timothy 2:1-2 

My husband and I together with our son thought of moving home. Although the purchase of a new house and the sale of our current house is put on hold right now, it could happen any time, depending on the housing market. Taking time now to clear our stuff will enable us to move at short notice without much stress! It also gives us the opportunity to sort things out wisely so that each item is given away to the right person who would appreciate it and make good use of it. Many things that have been useful to me in the house, I pass down to our daughter! 

We will not have time to sit and sort out things when this house is sold and the move is on! Everything will have to be cleared from the house and then the house will have to be thoroughly cleaned and handed over to the buyer.

 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch. Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming--in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning-- lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!"
Mark 13:32-37 

Treasures 

 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 
Matthew 6:19-21 

One purpose of our move is to downsize. Initially we had our two sons living with us in this home. Our daughter who got married also moved in with her husband for a few months. Then our grandkids were brought here often and our games room was put into good use! Now two of our children are married and only one lives with us. The house is too big for us besides the maintenance of the garden is difficult. Hence the idea of the move!

The apartment we plan to move into is much smaller and cannot accommodate the furniture and things we have collected over the 11 years. We have to let go of many things including some sentimental stuff!

Although it is not easy to let go of things, there is the joy of anticipation of new experiences in the new home. Now my thoughts are more on setting up the new house than the current one. I am preparing for the move by sorting out things and clearing and willing to let go of everything that will not be be fitting in the new abode! 

 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ's appearing, which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen. Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
1 Timothy 6:6-19 

Judge Not

"Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. 

Matthew 7:1-5 

while I sort out my things, my husband sorts out his things and our son sorts and clears his stuff. I tend to be radical in handling their things as I don't seem to understand their values. Often they say to me, "Don't throw that; I need to keep that", although it would seem to me as a useless thing! Therefore we realize that in this process we have to exercise much patience and understanding towards one another.

 But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written: "As I live, says the Lord, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God." So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother's way.
Romans 14:10-13 

Judgment 

"When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. 
Matthew 25:31-32 

When at last our move happens, we will not regret the time and effort we put in to sort out things in our house! Each item small or big, valuable or trash has to be accounted for and has to go to the right place. The old house has to be completely emptied. Only things that are suitable can be taken to the new house.

And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, 
Hebrews 9:27 

 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
2 Corinthians 5:9-10

  

Rest

 And He said, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." 
Exodus 33:14 

The home is a resting place. People finish their day's work and rush home to rest. Home is the best place to relax and rest! 

Rest to the soul is peace. We find it hard to rest and sleep when there is no peace.

GOD is our Resting place when we have Faith in Him, Believe in what He says and live in Submission to His Word and Obedience to His Voice.

 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.
Hebrews 4:9-10 

Ready or not, Here I Come! 

 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen. 

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End," says the Lord, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty." 
Revelation 1:7-8 

Are you getting ready for the big move?

Are you sorting out every motive and attitude?

Are you constantly clearing the garbage of sin through repentance so that you may receive forgiveness at the cross of the LORD JESUS CHRIST and cleansing by His precious Blood?

Are you living in an intimate relationship with the LORD?

Is GOD'S love flowing through you to others?

Are you freely sharing the good news of the Gospel so that souls may be saved?

Are you imparting your knowledge to edify others?

Are you making use of the Spiritual gifts you have been given to encourage others?

Are you abounding in good works?

Are you sharing your material possessions with those in need?

He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming quickly." Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! 
Revelation 22:20

Ready?