Scriptural Foundation:
Hebrews 12:25-28 New King James Version (NKJV)
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, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, “Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven.” 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.
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.
Luke 6:48 New King James Version (NKJV)
He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.
Reflection:
Have you ever woken up with a song in your heart? It is like a sun rise put to melody. On mornings like that, I brace myself before I open my eyes. Many times, I wonder if on the other side of my eyelids I will see eternity.
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. – 2 Corinthians 5:8-10
When the trumpet’s sound, I sincerely believe that only the Believers will hear it. That is a sobering thought. Not the good people that cringe at anything “religious”. Not the good people that go to church once a week out of religious obligation. Not even the good people that serve in church, but then live like the world once their feet hit the bottom step of the church steps. Not everyone is going to hear the call Home…
Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left. – Matthew 24:40-41
It is our Heavenly Father desires that all are saved (1 Timothy 2:4). However, not everyone will qualify. If it were easy, then it wouldn’t be the narrow path. If it were easy, then everyone would be doing it and you would be one of many rock stars in all your social and work circles. Instead, each day that we open our eyes on this side of eternity we are going to be challenged, pushed, and shaken. Not because we are super spiritual, but because we actively choose to stand for Christ and stand in the gap for those whose souls that are tittering in the balance.
The Bible is the best love story on the planet. The Lord pursues us like a jealous lover. Each time we choose self over the Spirit, our intimacy with the Lord is affected. Don’t be fooled that you have an unlimited amount of time to change your ways. As quick as a blink of an eye, your time here on earth will be spent. If change is not optional, then make it count for something. Let any and everything that is not of the Lord be shaken and removed from your life. Not only for your sake, but for the sake of all the “good” people…and not so good people that haven’t had their spiritual channel tuned in to hear the final call.
Seeking Revelation:
Grab your notebook:
- In the last year, what area of your life has been shaken the most?
- Take spiritual inventory as to why this might be the case?
- Ask the Holy Spirt to reveal to you any other areas in your life that may jeopardize your call Home.
Beloved, don’t have the way you live your life disqualify you or others from building a strong foundation in Christ Jesus.