Living in An Unstable World Part 6

Written by Gail Rodgers

Receiving the Unshakable

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God invites us, in the midst of our instability and times of turmoil, to be brimming with worship and deep reverence before God.

How is that possible? The 5 steps we have discussed in this series take us to a place where our roots go down deep into all God is and all He offers us as we trust in Him. He helps us to:

Keep alert
Keep a soft heart
Keep training
Keep unity
Keep going

When all is said and done it is His kingdom values that will strengthen our lives in the very core of our being.

Even though we know we will share in God’s Kingdom in eternity, there is still hope for today in every maze of life we find ourselves in.

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:25).

As we put our roots down and tap into the strength and resources of God, we will find an unshakable source in the kingdom of God to steady and strengthen us.

This knowledge brings us to a place of thanksgiving. As we experience the unshakable kingdom of God within us our hearts are filled with worship and awe. We begin to experience the deep well of all our God is.

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit …” (Romans 14:17).

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power” (1 Corinthians 4:20).

“The kingdom of God is within you” (Matthew 17:21).

Father God,
It is only by the power of Your Holy Spirit that I can keep the faith in trying times. Fill me with Your Spirit. By Your Spirit give me a heart that is thankful for all You are as my Provider, my All-sufficient One and my Strength. Let reverence and awe fill my heart with worship as I look up from my circumstances to You, my faithful and true God, my Rock and my Hope. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Questions: How do you respond to God in the midst of instability and times of turmoil? How can one be thankful and worshipful during times of great stress?

About the Author Gail Rodgers

Daily audio podcast: A second daily devotional, Guiltless in God’s Eyes, today on the Men’s Devotional Blog

Tags: alert, eternity, instability, kingdom, Thanksgiving, training, turmoil, unity, unshakable, unstable

4 Responses to “Living in An Unstable World Part 6”

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sharon says:

January 24, 2009 at 10:59 am

thank you for this great series
Darren Hewer says:

January 20, 2009 at 5:04 pm

Hi Claudette (and any others who missed the first parts of Gail’s series)!

Here are links to the previous parts in the “Living in an Unstable World” series:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Claudette says:

January 20, 2009 at 4:26 pm

Would it be possible to get the first issue of Living in an Unstable World Part One (1)
Judy D says:

January 20, 2009 at 9:32 am

Thank you, Gail, for today’s devotional.