How To CELEBRATE When God SHAKES You, Pt. 1

Hebrews 12:25-29; Selected Scriptures By D.Z. Cofield, Th. M., D. Min. September 5, 2021 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:25-29 (NLT2) – Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, we will certainly not escape if we reject the One who speaks to us from heaven! 26 When God spoke from Mount Sinai his voice shook the earth, but now he makes another promise: “Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also.” 27 This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. 28 Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. 29 For our God is a devouring fire. 1. You need to realize the shaking of your world is PREDICTABLE/PROMISED. Hebrews 12:25-26 (NLT2) – Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, we will certainly not escape if we reject the One who speaks to us from heaven! 26 When God spoke from Mount Sinai his voice shook the earth, but now he makes another promise: “Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also.” John 16:33 (ESV) – “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” James 1:2 (NKJV) – My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 2. You need to realize the shaking of your world is PURPOSEFUL. Hebrews 12:27 (NLT2) – This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. A. The shaking of your world will REMOVE what needs to be GONE. B. The shaking of your world will REAFFIRM what’s REAL and needs to REMAIN.