"Not a resting place"

I just read the report of an Anglican church plant in Midland, Texas, which will be moving into permanent facilities on June 17. As the Rector described the process of leaving the diocese, establishing a new congregation and building a building he said (of the building), "This is not a resting place." What a powerful statement. Establishment is not the goal with all of the feelings of rootedness, security and comfort that come with it. Mission is the goal. God gave His people a mobile tabernacle before He gave them a permanent temple. The call to Abraham to leave and go is echoed in Jesus' command to go and make disciples. We are a people on the move. There are no resting places; just mile markers.