An unshakable kingdom built by an unshakable God

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. We are encouraged again about the unshakable kingdom we have received, having believed in Jesus Christ. This letter began with what God spoke regarding His Son, Jesus. In 1:10-12 we read, And, You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end. Then remember what was written at the end of chapter 12. “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.” Then here again, the author anchored his readers and us into the greatness and majesty of Jesus Christ, which is the foundation of our faith. Jesus is the cornerstone of the unshakable kingdom of which we are registered citizens. As we live to love with Jesus today, our confidence is in Him. He has always been a Helper, will today be our Helper, and will always be available to help us through whatever we face. As John Piper loves to say, we have confidence in future grace because of God’s faithfulness in the past and today. Consider how wonderful and secure it is to base our lives on the life of Jesus Christ. He is our life (Col. 3:4)! Our lives are in Him (Col. 3:3), and we can rest in His mercy and grace as we abide in Him. So draw near to Him with confidence and peace. If you have believed in Jesus, then your life is secure, unchangeable, and unshakable because Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.