Our House Is Empty

Well, progress is good. I love change, new things, advancement. We've turned a chapter in our quest for home. Our tenants have moved out of our house. During the next couple months we'll be doing some modifications and remodeling. Since the house is empty it's a prime time to do some things we've always wanted to do. There's a spiritual principle there. It's easier to do remodeling in an empty house then a house full of furniture and possessions. Often when the Lord wants to do a work in our lives He first empties us. That process of emptying involves the Lord taking stuff out of our lives so that He can do His work. I'd like to think that He's been doing that in us. He shows us some shortcoming or sin that He wants to deal with. He gets rid of it and He continues that constant remodeling project.

When we're done with our house that glorious day will dawn; a new song will rise in our hearts. We will finally reclaim our possessions from Public Storage, rent a truck, load and unload, unpack our boxes and then have a charismatic experience to finally have our own space. What a glorious day it will be when God is done with us! Philippians 1.6 says, "...he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

The Lord has been good to us. He has blessed us beyond what we ever imagined. Surely He has pruned us; certainly He has stretched us.

Amidst all the changes over the years, the one constant in my life has been the friendship of Jesus. He has known me for my whole life. He has loved me no matter what. What a constant companion He is!