Heb. 12:25-29: {AMP} See to it that you do not refuse [to listen to] Him who is speaking [to you now]. For if those [sons of Israel] did not escape when they refused [to listen to] him who warned them on earth [revealing God’s will], how much less will we escape if we turn our backs on Him who warns from heaven? 26 His voice shook the earth [at Mount Sinai] then, but now He has given a promise, saying, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also the [starry] heaven.” 27 Now this [expression], “Yet once more,” indicates the removal and final transformation of all those things which can be shaken—that is, of that which has been created—so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe; 29 for our God is [indeed] a consuming fire.
Introduction– In these turbulent times before our Lord’s return, we find that many people are being disturbed by recent events. We find ourselves in a Bond-like existence, being shaken and stirred. However the Living God has an encouragement for us this morning.
Point 1- This Ain’t About You! –
This shaking is necessary to remove, according to vs 27, the things that must bereaved so that the glorious and powerful things of the Kingdom of the Living God will remain. There are things and people, ideas and traditions that are currently hindering the moves of God in the earth. There are policies and procedures that are hindering those who are trying to get to Christ from approaching Him.
Point 2- Don’t refuse God’s voice and instructions –
If we are going to be a people who are exhibiting the power of the Living God among the nations, we MUST not refuse to hear and act on what the Living God is telling us. We must have His battle plans and operational movements. We must become battle strategists moving in the power and demonstration of the Holy Spirit.
Point 3- Revelation occurs in shaking
What is being revealed?
- Apostasy
- Lawlessness
- Christ Himself