"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.'" (Hebrews 12:26, NIV)
This speaks of the "latter days." When this is to take place no one knows. But it will be a most terrifying experience to those who know not our Lord Jesus Christ.
Today is "Veterans' Day," formerly know as "Armistice Day." On November 11, 1918, at the 11th hour that guns fell silent. It was referred to as "The War to End All Wars." History reminds us of just how naive was such a statement. Today, there are some who mock people who speak of The Great Tribulation. They argue by giving examples of the horrendous things which have happened just in the 20th Century; therefore, to them there is nothing worse to come. Both the "War to End All Wars" and the we-have-already-had-tribulation people do not realize that things will get worse, that the end of the age will bring great judgment, the worst war ever, and only our Lord Jesus knows what else.
For those who follow Jesus Christ there is no fear. Later in chapter 12 we read, "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.'" Our Lord Jesus teaches us that everything will literally be shaken to the core. It will be unimaginable shaking. The purpose is, however, "that what cannot be shaken may remain."
Father, in Jesus' Name, I pray that the shakable in me will be gone. Amen.
This speaks of the "latter days." When this is to take place no one knows. But it will be a most terrifying experience to those who know not our Lord Jesus Christ.
Today is "Veterans' Day," formerly know as "Armistice Day." On November 11, 1918, at the 11th hour that guns fell silent. It was referred to as "The War to End All Wars." History reminds us of just how naive was such a statement. Today, there are some who mock people who speak of The Great Tribulation. They argue by giving examples of the horrendous things which have happened just in the 20th Century; therefore, to them there is nothing worse to come. Both the "War to End All Wars" and the we-have-already-had-tribulation people do not realize that things will get worse, that the end of the age will bring great judgment, the worst war ever, and only our Lord Jesus knows what else.
For those who follow Jesus Christ there is no fear. Later in chapter 12 we read, "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.'" Our Lord Jesus teaches us that everything will literally be shaken to the core. It will be unimaginable shaking. The purpose is, however, "that what cannot be shaken may remain."
Father, in Jesus' Name, I pray that the shakable in me will be gone. Amen.
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2
