How can I best handle a move?

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.