Everything will be shaken that can be shaken. Hebrews 12 openly declares this truth, "now He has promised, saying, 'Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also heaven." However, the Word reassures us, "Thanks be to God we have received a kingdom that cannot be shaken." In addition, Isaiah 60 promises that as darkness covers the earth, His light will come upon believers and His glory will be seen upon them. So, the critical question remains, will men turn from the darkness that is being shaken and turn to the unshakeable kingdom of Jesus, the light of the world?
As we begin the new year, the world cries out for psychics and fortunetellers to predict what is going to happen. Yet few turn to God's Word or even consider listening to God. However, God has been speaking by His prophets and the plan spelled out in His Word is sure to happen. This is consistent with Amos 3:7, which states, "Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. One example of the testimony of prophets speaking about the end-times is found in www.givehim15.com Also there are over 150 chapters of Scripture that have reference to events of the end-time (See www.www.mikebickle.com from the International House of Prayer in Kansas City to learn more.) It is time for the church to get her head out of the sand and rise up to be the light God desires the world to see.
God has two important instructions in Revelation for the church to obey in order to walk in triumph during the completion of prophetic events on earth. Revelation 22:11 basically states the unjust will get worse and the holy are called to be holy. There will be a sharp divide between good and evil, just as the Gospels show the complete division between Jesus and the world.
Therefore, the first essential quality for the church, the body of believers, is to have the fear of the Lord, which is defined in Proverbs 8:13 as hatred of evil. God Himself calls His children to come to Him and He will teach us the fear of the Lord (Psalm 34:11-13). Fear of the Lord produces humble obedience. We must learn to be instant in obeying the Holy Spirit.
Secondly, the Kingdom of God is always advancing. The life of God in us will continue to grow, of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. Believers are called to stir up the supernatural gifts and authority God has entrusted to us. His glory will be seen on us as we speak words of life, execute the judgments of God, and see God confirm His Word with signs and wonders beyond what is recorded in the Acts. In short, we must allow the Holy Spirit to teach us how to be instruments of divine power and love. Jesus promised we would do the works He did, and greater ones. Earnestly desire the spiritual gifts.
We have an unshakeable kingdom and will not be shaken. Not only will we be protected, but beyond our imagination, we will be a glorious witness of the life and power of God. Many, maybe millions or billions, will see our light and turn to the Lord during the coming events. It is not a time to dread, but rather the greatest time in the history of the world to see every evil ended and every good powerfully confirmed. Jesus will be a very present help in trouble and constantly show Himself superior to all the powers of darkness. We shall overcome by the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony (declaring what God has done for us), and we love not our lives even unto death (Revelation 12:11). We will have such an overwhelming taste of His glory that the words of Psalm 63:3, "Thy loving kindness is better than life." will be reality and we simply won't fear death or going home to glory. Everyone born of God will overcome. (1 John 5:4) Praise God for giving us His ever increasing faith, unshakeable hope, and everlasting love.
Fear not, for I am with you. I will prepare you to arise and shine!
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