Standing Firm in a Shaking World: The Unshakable Kingdom of God
Scripture:
“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.” — Hebrews 12:28–29
1. The Shaking of the World
If the last few years have taught us anything, it is that the world can change overnight.
Economies crash, governments fall, trends fade, and even personal security can vanish in a moment.
Hebrews tells us that God allows such shakings so that “what cannot be shaken may remain” (Hebrews 12:27).
This is not only about political or natural disasters—it can be deeply personal.
The loss of a job, the end of a relationship, a sudden health crisis—these can leave us feeling as though the ground beneath us has collapsed.
But the question becomes: what is left when everything else falls away?
2. The Unshakable Kingdom
God’s kingdom is not like the kingdoms of men.
It is not subject to inflation, moral decline, or shifting public opinion.
It cannot be overthrown, weakened, or defeated.
It is eternal, holy, and unshakable—and those who belong to it share in its stability.
Jesus said, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away” (Matthew 24:35).
This means that the promises of God are more secure than the laws of physics.
When you stand on God’s Word, you stand on something more solid than the ground you walk on.
3. The Posture of the Believer
Hebrews 12:28 tells us our response should be twofold:
- Be Thankful – Gratitude anchors the heart.
Even when the world shakes, thanksgiving reminds us of God’s faithfulness in the past and His promises for the future. - Worship with Reverence and Awe – We don’t just cling to God for comfort; we bow before Him in holy fear, recognizing that He is not a small god who can be manipulated, but the Consuming Fire who reigns in majesty.
4. Living in the Unshakable Kingdom Today
To live with unshakable faith means:
- Rooting your identity in Christ, not in your achievements, possessions, or relationships.
- Saturating yourself with God’s Word so that when the storms come, your faith does not topple.
- Staying in community with other believers for encouragement and strength.
- Keeping eternity in view, remembering that our present sufferings are “light and momentary” compared to the glory to come (2 Corinthians 4:17).
5. A Final Call
The world will keep shaking.
The news will keep shifting.
But you and I have a choice today—to either cling to what is temporary and lose it, or to hold fast to the eternal and be unshaken.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the King who cannot be dethroned, and live as citizens of a Kingdom that will never end.
Prayer:
Lord, when the world shakes around me, anchor me in Your truth. Teach me to be thankful in every circumstance and to worship You with reverence and awe. Help me to live as a citizen of Your unshakable kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.