Hebrews 12:26-29 - At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised , "Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens." The words "once more" indicate the removing of what can be shaken---that is, created things--so that what cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. For our God is a consuming fire.
Seems to me that when we reject God, we look elsewhere for our answers to life. We look to "things" to bring us comfort and stability. What seems like a foundation that we can live on, is only revealed for what it truly is when a shaking occurs.
This is not a "doom and gloom" word, but rather one I hope you can read and see some truth. That nothing in this time or age can take the place of God. It is plainly stated that there is a shaking going on to remove what can be shaken, whether it is finances, or social prestige, positions of power and authority...doesn't matter, By this shaking, the eternal things of God will be revealed, because as it plainly state in these verses..."That which cannot be shaken may remain." We need to remember that the rule and reign of God in the lives of those who have committed themselves to Him (or what we call the Kingdom of God) is eternal. No matter how hard humanity may try to erase God from their collective conscience He will always be there carrying out His plans.
I guess one of the by products of this shaking will be to reveal exactly who or what it is we are placing our trust in. Who are we looking to for answers when there doesn't seem to be any? What are we banking our hopes and dreams on when it seems like life is falling apart at the seams? Is it the effort and will of humanity and society? Or do we fall upon the mercy and grace of Almighty God? I choose the later.
You may argue the fact that humanity has been teetering on the edge of destruction ever since the first man and woman were kicked out of the garden, and I would not argue with you. But the simple fact still remains that such is happening in our day...in our time....in this age. Maybe God is showing us what is truly important when it comes to eternity.
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall. Rulers come and go. Governments are established and they are brought down by revolution. But the one true constant is the cross of Christ. The place where Jesus gave His life, shedding His blood as a payment for the sins of the world. A blood that did not loose any of it's power when it ran down that roughly shaped piece of wood that held Messiah in place. As it puddled there on the ground, mixing with the dirt, salvation was born. Freedom from the penalty of sin....Freedom from the power of sin.
The power of the blood of Christ is still at work during this time of shaking, calling out to those who have not yet experienced the love and forgiveness that only God can offer. So what are we going to do? Continue to live our daily lives as if nothing was wrong? Running to and fro seeking stability through our culture and society? Or are we going to fall to our knees, broken and exhausted from our own efforts to save ourselves and cry out to God..."Father, forgive me."
Think on these things...
God on you....
michael b.
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