The Lord called Abraham from the land of Ur, to go to a land that He would
show him. Abraham was a man of faith, he loved God and followed Him
to and throughout that promised land. There he continued to live a nomadic life;
living in tents just as his son Isaac and his son Jacob (Israel).
Then he and his eleven sons moved to Egypt where Joseph was ruling.
Their descendants lived there for four hundred more years, but
eventually became enslaved and abused. Then Moses, with God's help,
freed them and lead them back to the Promise Land; a place now
flowing with milk and honey, amd they no longer needed to live in
tents.
Jesus
also lived a nomadic life, even as a child. When He was older and
began His ministry He still had no place He called home. Jesus set an
example for all his disciples to live by faith wherever that may be.
Teaching them to love Lord God with all our heart, soul, mind and
strength and to love others has yourself. Plus, we also must take up
their cross and leave everything for the Kingdom of God.
I
too have lived a nomadic life. When I was growing up my parent moved
many times. As a result, my brother and I went to many different
schools, but we didn't mind, because it was a way to meet new people
and make more friends. Sometimes we lived in an apartment, or a
duplex, a few rental houses and even houses that my parents had
built. When I was older and got married my wife, daughter and I
moved many times too, and we even lived in houses that I had built.
Then
I left everything to follow Christ and eventually headed for Mexico
and lived in my Astro van for a year. Now I live in a house in San
Carlos for only $200 a month, in a resort community; which is
incredible and I'm really grateful for this place. But, because of
the hot days and high humidity, I primarily stay in just my bedroom,
which has air-conditioning if I'm not out walking the streets or
beaches. In my room I pray, read, eat and watch some DVD's on my
laptop. As humble as these surrounding are, I'm not discouraged,
because of the joy I have in getting to know my Father's will and
heart better. The more I know Him the more I love and appreciate Him.
I
have been called to many nations, but it is here in Mexico that the
Lord has chosen to further prepare me for this awesome and divine
adventure. However, I find I don't really mind this nomadic life,
because in reality I have a much bigger and better place than anyone
could ever imagine.
The
Lord Jesus Christ is my life, home and my eternal Mansion, address
Mount Zion. I live in Him and His spirit lives in me. Wow, what an
awesome and dynamic combination. This is not the physical mansion
that many Christians still believe they'll get when they arrive in
heaven that's built on streets of gold, but a spiritual one. Within
this mansion I also have a beautiful family of brothers and sisters
and we all eat at the same table with Abraham, Issac, and Jacob and
Christ at the head of it. He is our dwelling place and in Him we have
our being, now and forever. Jesus Christ is the solid foundation,
upon which the seven pillars of the Spirit stand, and He is also the
capstone above it all. His beauty and nature is beyond
description. Living in the presence of Christ, I have find my peace,
joy, fulfillment and everything else that we as believers need in a growing
relationship with Him, and in serving the Body of Christ.
This
Mansion also has a beautiful staircase that ascends to a second
floor, where the Builder and Chief Architect, God Himself dwells.
There He works, waits and administrates the affairs of creation and
all our lives; drawing us closer to Himself, to be One with Him.
In
Christ we are wealthy, healthy and blessed beyond measure. And we
can't take any credit for this or what we have or done. It is all the
working of His Holy Spirit through the awesome love and grace of Abba
Father, for which you and I are truly thankful and humbled by His
Presence. Today, I'm learning like many others that there's no place
like home.
As
disciples of Jesus, we have been called to live a nomadic life and
sojourners in this world which has nothing to offer us of eternal
value. We too must be willing to leave everything behind, that means
our family, possessions, and securities to follow Christ (Luke
14:33). We have been chosen to walk the narrow Way seeking the
Eternal City whose builder is God (Hebrews 11:13. As His sons and
daughters we have been given spiritual eyes “to see” the
invisible things and call them into being by faith. Forsaking also
all our natural and carnal desires to pursue the vision to its final
destination and prize, Jesus Christ, the Kingdom of God, and Heaven
on Earth. On this journey, it does not really matter to me where I
live, because His “goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days
of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Are we there yet?
