Shaken No More

Hebrews 12:25-28 (NASB77)
²⁵ See to it that you do not refuse Him who is speaking. For if those did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less shall we escape who turn away from Him who warns from heaven. ²⁶ And His voice shook the earth then, but now He has promised, saying, "YET ONCE MORE I WILL SHAKE NOT ONLY THE EARTH, BUT ALSO THE HEAVEN." ²⁷ And this expression, "Yet once more," denotes the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, in order that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. ²⁸ Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;


Moses led the people of Israel to Mt. Sinai. It was there that they first heard God speak and the ground trembled and they were greatly afraid.

The book of Hebrews starts with God speaking yet once again. But this time, He spoke through Jesus Christ. Now, here near the end of Hebrews, the writer warns us not to refuse the one who is speaking: Jesus Christ. And the writer gives us a warning that those who heard God speak in the mountain did not escape punishment, and neither shall we if we refuse Him. However the phrase I want to focus on is the one which speaks of that which cannot be shaken. That which cannot be shaken is God Himself. In fact He is the shaker and mover of things, whether they be men or the universe.

Theses words give me great delight. The writer explains that we have a kingdom, an inheritance, a home, and a God who cannot be shaken. He is steadfast and sure. He is unshakeable, immovable, and strong. THIS is the foundation upon which my salvation is built. A God who is always reliable and trustworthy. What should my response be to this fact? Service to that God. We have no need of fear or worry. We can carry out what He wants us to do with full assurance that He will always provide what we need when we need it. We can be certain that, as His children, we will never have to fear losing our place in His kingdom. Our inheritance is as sure and steady as He is, for He is our inheritance. 1st Peter says that our inheritance is imperishable, undefiled, and does not fade.

Where does this lead us? It leads us to the truth of the Christian life: Freedom!! We have been freed from the bondage of slavery to sin! Beforehand we could not follow Christ. Now, He has given us the power to become His children and the Spirit to help us learn to act like it. Christians are not made perfect and sinless, but through the work of the Spirit of God, we can begin to act more like our Savior and our God. Because our God is unshakeable, we have the freedom to follow Him without fear. Romans 8:15 says, "For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, 'Abba! Father!'"

Let us live in freedom today as we have an unmovable God.