The Shaking

 

The Shaking

Hebrews 12:25-29

25 See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, 26 whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, “Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven.” 27 Now this, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. 29 For our God is a consuming fire.

The Lord is forewarning us of the day that will come. The heavens, earth and seas will no longer remain. These things will be shaken and destroyed by God and will no longer be seen. God has spoken and he who has an ear let him listen. This word is for those who are awakened who fear the Lord. Matthew 24:35-39 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. 36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 

The Word of the Lord is living and powerful. When we study the scriptures with a humble heart and give reverence to the Lord, the Holy Spirit sees that our hearts are ready to receive. Our prayers and cries must be before Him daily. He knows us and is calling us individually. We must surrender to the Father’s will and come to Jesus. The Spirit of the Lord is searching for those whose hearts and minds are seeking those things above which cannot be shaken. 1 Peter 1:3-5 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

The Lord spoke to the prophets of old to warn the people to not get comfortable with this life. Because He has prepared a new city and home for His people who love Him. The children of Israel were pilgrims until God gave them rest in the Promised Land. Joshua 21:43-45 So the Lord gave to Israel all the land of which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they took possession of it and dwelt in it. 44 The Lord gave them rest all around, according to all that He had sworn to their fathers. And not a man of all their enemies stood against them; the Lord delivered all their enemies into their hand. 45 Not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord had spoken to the house of Israel. All came to pass.

As we read and study the scriptures, we learn that God is faithful. He keeps His promises. His Word is proof of why we must put our hope and faith in Him. Even though we may feel as if God does not love us at times. That is why we must learn what is written in the Word for ourselves. His Word tells us that we are all God’s children according to the promise that He made to Abraham. Galatians 3:16-17 Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as of many, but as of one, “And to your Seed,” who is Christ. 17 And this I say, that the law, which was four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul the covenant that was confirmed before by God in Christ, that it should make the promise of no effect. 

God loved us before we were born into this world. 1 John 4:9-10 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. His love cannot be shaken. Our faith in Jesus puts us in Christ. Every promise in Christ unites us with Him. We are bought with the blood of Jesus and His covenant is eternal. Matthew 26:28 For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Hebrews 13:20 Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 

The Lord sent His Son, Jesus to save us from eternal death. We cannot save ourselves from God’s wrath. Therefore, we must submit our will and accept His will and truth. The Word must be in us because it is the spiritual food that we need to abide in Christ. The cares of this life are temporary and are passing away. But the Word of the Lord is everlasting. Isaiah 40:6-8 The voice said, “Cry out!” And he said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is grass, And all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. 7 The grass withers, the flower fades, Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it; Surely the people are grass. 8 The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”

 

God created the world, and He rules it. Genesis 1:1-2 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. When Adam sinned death entered the world. There are laws, statues, and commandments that God established for man to obey Him. The first man Adam fell by disobeying God’s command to not eat the fruit from the forbidden Tree of the knowledge of good and evil. God’s laws have consequences when we disobey. Genesis 2:16-17 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”

 

Our history and future is written in the Word of God. We must grow to love and trust God. There are going to be future events that have been prophesized. No man will be able to thwart these events to come. Therefore, we must lay hold of the scriptures that speak to our spirit and find comfort in knowing that Christ is our redeemer, and we are His children. Ephesians 1:3-6 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.

 

The Lord is preparing an eternal home for those who believe and put their faith in Jesus. Nothing can separate them from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus. So no matter what earth quakes, storms, trials, tests and tribulations we will face God will keep and deliver us.  Ephesians 1:13-14 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.

 

Sometimes, we will have hard days and the wind will blow, but we must hold on to the Word and be not moved. As the Word tells us Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. This let’s us know that the power of God is in His Word. Therefore, we must stand on the Word because He spoke it.

Saints, our salvation is in Christ, and He said, “it is finished.” John 19:30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. He has already done the work to save us. Let us rejoice in knowing our Savior lives. Behold the Lamb of God sits on the right of the throne of God. The time is drawing nearer for the scriptures to be fulfilled before the closing of the Lambs Book of Life. Revelation 22:6, Then he said to me, “These words are faithful and true.” And the Lord God of the holy prophets sent His angel to show His servants the things which must shortly take place. (verse 10) 10 And he said to me, “Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand. (verse 14) Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. (verses 16-17) “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.” 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.

Revelation 21:1-4 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” These are the things above that Christ has revealed to the prophets, disciples, and saints. Our minds and hearts must not grow weary because there is a Day coming for those who love God.

 

 

The Day

 

As an apple ripens to the core

Life resembles a long narrow road

Yet nature continues to bloom

Life has seasons that behold the evitable

Think it not strange that heaven chose you

Every tear, laughter and dream are predestined

Peace is knowing that freedom has come

All crooked paths are made straight

Miracles and breakthroughs are answered prayers

As we face the journey to a new beginning

Praise and joy are bind together

Overflow is the manifestation of being chosen

Life is a foreign place that exists among the living

The wealth of wisdom now rests upon the faithful

Day after day God’s grace is everlasting

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