God's Provision of Shelter

Ten years have elapsed since we shifted to the house where we are today. For the past ten years we have lived in this house as a temporary tent dweller not knowing when we would shift out. Shifting is very common as ones living in metro city. In fact, the families of the saints who have lived in the same house have all shifted out to different places. For the past decade, and till now, we are the only family staying in this same house steadfastly. 

Though the construction of the house is old and many minors cracks and repairing works need to be done, we simply accept the house as it is. Our goal is not for a good housing or luxurious living, we are content as long as the Lord's work can be carried out in and through the place where we are living. We also do not bother the house owner though it is his responsibility to repair the wears and tears of the building. We have already accepted and adjusted with the true condition of the house.

One thing I pay attention to is, the Lord's presence. So far, this is the place the Lord has granted for our dwelling. To His provision, we amen the Lord's sovereign arrangement. There are at least three fold benefits in this house: the church meeting can be taken care as our house is used for the children's meeting every Lord's day or whenever there is a meeting in the meeting hall, my official literature work can be easily carried out as the office is just on the ground floor, and my children's schooling are aptly suitable in this house as it is nearby the school itself. Moreover, location wise, all that are needed for our family can be easily accessible. And my children loves the house and would not budge an inch if I ever proposed for a shifting; they all have been emotionally connected with it and loves the house.

Since the beginning of this year, many new things have developed. Renovation and repairing works have been going on. Beginning with the new flooring work in the meeting hall, the renovation of the outside wall, beautiful plants and flowers were purchased for the inside and outside of the house uplifting the look and feel of the house, and cleaning and maintenance works are being done now and then. The house has totally gone into complete transformation. 

Sometimes, I wonder why such renovation works were not done ten years earlier, and how it has been done only after ten long years. Perhaps, the timing has come to upgrade our standard of living, at least for the sake of the new ones the Lord would bring in. Amazingly, the Lord has brought in new ones gradually. 

I believe in the Lord's leading even for our family dwelling. In fact, I did plan to shift to a better house with similar rent at least thrice, but the Lord did not allow me to do so. In fact, one evening I was down on my knees praying for the Lord's leading and provision for a new house. The Lord's instant reply was to stay on until He would lead us to shift. Now, I am glad that the Lord's choice is the best. We are at the receiving end of the Lord's blessings; in my official service, church life, in the Lord's move for the gospel preaching and shepherding, and also for my children's education. This house indeed is our God blessed home sweet home. 

The Lord's choice is the best and His leading is always perfect. Even in the matter of housing, as a family, we experience and enjoy the Lord's blessings.