PREPARING

When we moved from the country into the village, I was reminded how preparing to move is similar to how we should daily prepare for our move to our eternal Home.

Just as we de-clutter our earthly home in preparation for moving, shouldn’t we also keep our spiritual lives de-cluttered? Shouldn’t we get rid of all of the excess - anger, jealousy, envy and every other ungodly characteristic which won’t be allowed Home? Shouldn’t we plan to take along only those characteristics pleasing to God - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control . . . .)? Shouldn’t we, in addition to keeping our earthly homes clean, also keep our souls clean?

Let’s go to God so that He can show us the excess we need to be rid of. Let us allow Him to provide us with those godly attributes we want to “pack” to take along. And, of utmost importance, let us go to Him for cleansing of our souls so we will be ready at a moment’s notice.

Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20

Heavenly Father, I come to You in need of so much. Please make me ready! In Jesus’ name. Amen.