The Kingdom Series – “An Immovable and Unshakable Kingdom”

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The Kingdom Series –

“An Immovable and Unshakable Kingdom”

 “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” (Heb 12:28).

By David White

     On August 23, 2011, ten years after the 911 terrorist attacks, an earthquake occurred in the Piedmont region of Virginia. Maybe the most notable damage occurred about 83 miles to the northeast in Washington, DC. But the message left behind from the reported damage could be what speaks the loudest. 

     The earthquake, which was felt by more people than any previous quake in U.S. history, caused some local damage, but only to two structures in the nation’s capital. One was the Washington Monument, resulting in cracks in the top pyramid shaped section. The monument, which points to the nation’s beginning and honors America’s first president and father of this country, remains closed to this day. 

     In addition the quake cracked several carved pinnacles located atop the Washington National Cathedral, a church where many of our nation’s leaders, including the president might attend. The stated mission of the cathedral is to serve as a spiritual home for the nation. The damage was estimated near 25 million dollars.

     Referring to one aspect of the nature of God that most people would prefer to conveniently forget or just ignore, the Psalmist declares, “Our God shall come, and shall not keep silent; a fire shall devour before Him, and it shall be very tempestuous all around Him” (Psalm 5:3).

     Billy Graham once said that if God does not judge America He will have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah. Although we understand what he meant, no apology from God will be forthcoming. The Scriptures clearly confirm that Sodom and Gomorrah were turned into ashes as an example for those who afterward would live ungodly” (see 2 Peter 2:5-7). 

     The Psalmist declares that God is coming to the earth as a righteous judge who will not remain silent forever. Therefore the command is given to gather His people together and specifically gather them unto Him. “Gather My saints together to Me, those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice (Jesus)." Let the heavens declare His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge” (Psalm 50:5-6).

     Hebrews assures us that God is both the One behind and the One speaking through the shakings occurring, as well those sure to intensify in the days ahead.  

     Sometimes earthquakes serve as announcements or warnings of what is coming. But without doubt they are wake up calls intended to awaken a people out of their slumber. Earthquakes are reminders to not hold to this world to tightly because everything God did not build or is building will soon be removed. But everything He built and continues to build will remain, regardless of the shakings.      

     The Holy Spirit reminds us through the book of Hebrews and the Gospels, that those who are following Jesus are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken or better defined is, immovable! 

     Because of the grace available to every believer, we should be more committed than ever to serve God with reference and godly fear. When we fear God, we will fear nothing else. Not even the shakings which only confirms who is ultimately in control!

     “We are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken!”

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