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April 11, 2016

Way #49 – We’ve Moved

Moving (adjusted)

After sixteen years in a house I LOVED — a house in which our family grew, a house into which we invited and shared life with many — we’ve moved. We’ve left 1.5 acres and moved to the thirtieth floor of a high rise. And we couldn’t be more excited. The decision process began seven months ago. Over time it stirred and swelled and became what I call a holy compulsion. Not moving wasn’t an option.

Through the process I’ve become convinced that God is moving His people. Not necessarily from one home or city to another — though I’m seeing that too. God is calling His people to move out of their “holy huddles,” their comfort zones, complacency, and self-focus, and go out into the world. God wants His people to move among the people of the world, sharing with them the life we have found in Him, the joy we have in knowing Him.

I have friends who frequent coffee shops and a variety of establishments seeking to meet people and form relationships with them. They’re inviting neighbors into their homes and lives — people who don’t know Jesus, often with lifestyles that are very different from their own. Isn’t that what Jesus did? Do you remember the story of Zacchaeus? He was the “wee little man” to whose house Jesus invited Himself, even knowing he’d be criticized for it: “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner” (Luke 19:7).

Jesus lived life among the people, often spending time with those the religious establishment deemed “too sinful” to be around. He didn’t spend all His time in the synagogues, or with those who already believed in Him. God never intended His people to do life with just one another. Jesus was clear: He said to go! Go to all nations and make disciples, whether in your backyard or on the other side of the world. In other words, tell people about your relationship with Jesus. Then share your story and show them how they can know and follow Him too. Remember what God said:

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But how can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?” (Romans 10:13-14).

There are people whom God has ordained to hear about Jesus from you, to be drawn closer to Him through you. So where do we begin? The first move God calls us to make is a move closer to Him:

“From one man He made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’” (Acts 17:26-28).

God moved in your life, setting the exact times and places you would live so that you would seek Him, reach out for Him. Daily, He calls you to move closer to Him. He invites you to receive life, to receive all you need for your life, from Him. Then, the very places where He has placed you, the people He brings your way and those He puts on your heart are those to whom He wants you to go. He asks you to go and share the life you have found in Him.

Are you willing to practice Way #49 of 52 Ways to Glorify God?

Let God move you into the lives of others.

Christians in every generation have longed for a great move of God, but maybe God is waiting for His people to move greatly — to draw near to Him, be led by and empowered by Him with the goal of moving other people closer to Him.

Judy Mills

Filed Under: 52 Ways to Glorify God, the glory of God Tagged With: Glory of God, know Jesus, move, share Jesus

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  1. Linda Herreid says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    Judy this has blessed me greatly. Glenn and I left our home in Canton to move to N Georgia mountains away from our holy huddles and into a new community. We prayed and felt almost the same as you described. Where are you?
    Shalom

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    • Judy Mills says

      April 21, 2016 at 8:54 am

      Linda, I’m exciting for you!!! We moved into Buckhead. Blessings!!!

      Reply
  2. Eva Meinbach says

    April 11, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    Congratulation on your new home!

    Reply
  3. Nancy says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    So true. We just moved to a new state & my longing for Jesus has been impossible to ignore. I was happy and content in a great church with great Christian friends. Now I have to seek out believers and keep searching for a place where God would have us worship with others. In the process I have met many unbelievers and been able to share my faith.

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    • Judy Mills says

      April 21, 2016 at 8:52 am

      Nancy, I didn’t know you two had moved. I want to hear more!!!

      Reply
  4. Nancy Carpenter says

    April 11, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    Congratulations! I’m so happy for your “city life” and the doors opening for you and Nelson at this season. Couldn’t agree more with your message!

    Reply
  5. janie says

    April 11, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    Excited to see what God has in store for you!

    Reply
  6. Barbara Adau says

    April 12, 2016 at 11:03 am

    Praying for you as you follow in this exciting direction as God leads you! Thanks for reminding me that being obedient is the beginning of understanding his will for my life.

    Reply
  7. Stefanie says

    April 15, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    I’ve been feeling this profoundly lately! I was recently Invited to meet with people and do things I don’t normally want to do. However, I feel called to follow through by joining in and letting his light shine through me! Thanks for the encouragement!

    Reply
    • Judy Mills says

      April 21, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Stefanie, Thanks for encouraging me!!!

      Reply

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