Cleaning House

So don’t turn a deaf ear to these gracious words. If those who ignored earthly warnings didn’t get away with it, what will happen to us if we turn our backs on heavenly warnings? His voice that time shook the earth to its foundations; this time—he’s told us this quite plainly—he’ll also rock the heavens: “One last shaking, from top to bottom, stem to stern.” The phrase “one last shaking” means a thorough housecleaning, getting rid of all the historical and religious junk so that the unshakable essentials stand clear and uncluttered.

Do you see what we’ve got? An unshakable kingdom! And do you see how thankful we must be? Not only thankful, but brimming with worship, deeply reverent before God. For God is not an indifferent bystander. He’s actively cleaning house, torching all that needs to burn, and he won’t quit until it’s all cleansed. God himself is Fire!

Hebrews 12:25-29 The Message

It's that time of year - going into the end-of-year holidays - getting the house ready to receive friends and family who are coming home. Getting serious about actively cleaning house. Not just a once-over with a dust rag, we're talking polish and wax! Making it shine. Letting the light shine through. Don't you just love the end result of it?

So does Almighty God, our Father. He's getting ready for us to come home. He's shaking it all out! Anything that can be shaken will fall to the wayside and all that remains will be unshakeable. Do you see what we’ve got? An unshakable kingdom! And do you see how thankful we must be? Not only thankful, but brimming with worship, deeply reverent before God. 

Prayer:

Father,

           Keep us aligned with Your plan for Your people - that we will be - and will remain steadfast, strong, and immovable. May we follow Your example by doing more than enough in service to You and the Body of Christ. May our roots grow deep in You and Your Truth, firmly establishing our foundation in You. You only are our rock and our salvation: You are our defense; we shall not be moved. You are our salvation. You are the rock of our strength, and our refuge is in You. We will trust in You at all times. Keep us ever mindful, Father. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen