Question 1

How can I best handle a move?

Accepted Answer

Proverbs 19:2Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes.Before any move, we should pray much and think carefully about the move and its consequences.Numbers 10:13The people set out for the first time, following the instructions the Lord had given through Moses.We should seek the Lord’s direction first in each move we make.Joshua 1:9“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”Psalm 139:3, 5, 7-10You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. . . . You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. . . . I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.When we move to a new place, we should remember that God is already there, preparing that place for us and preparing us for that place.Numbers 9:21-22Sometimes the cloud stayed only overnight and lifted the next morning. But day or night, when the cloud lifted, the people broke camp and moved on. Whether the cloud stayed above the Tabernacle for two days, a month, or a year, the people of Israel stayed in camp and did not move on. But as soon as it lifted, they broke camp and moved on.When we consider moving to a new place, we should pray that we will recognize the signs of God’s presence, and that we will walk through the doors of opportunity he opens for us.Genesis 13:18So Abram moved his camp to Hebron and settled near the oak grove belonging to Mamre. There he built another altar to the Lord.We can easily let a move distract us from prayer, Bible study, and worship. Somehow, throughout any move, we should continue to worship the Lord consistently, for he is the guardian of our move.

Question 2

In what ways can God help me in my move?

Accepted Answer

Exodus 33:14-15The Lord replied, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.” Then Moses said, “If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place.”Joshua 1:9“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”2 Samuel 2:1After this, David asked the Lord, “Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah?” “Yes,” the Lord replied. Then David asked, “Which town should I go to?” “To Hebron,” the Lord answered.”Ezra 8:21There by the Ahava Canal, I gave orders for all of us to fast and humble ourselves before our God. We prayed that he would give us a safe journey and protect us, our children, and our goods as we traveled.Isaiah 41:13“I hold you by your right hand—I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.’”If we ask him, God will guide us, give us wisdom and courage, and be with us wherever our move takes us.

Question 3

How do I move forward in my spiritual life?

Accepted Answer

Job 17:9“The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.”Romans 12:2Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.Ephesians 4:13-15This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.Philippians 1:6I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.Hebrews 6:3So, God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.1 Peter 2:2Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment,God challenges us to move forward toward greater growth and maturity in our relationship with him. Standing still in the Christian life is really moving backward.

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