January 20
The Unshakable
Kingdom
Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.
Daily Steps
The greatest antidote to the anxiety that fuels the need for control is the stability of God's power. If everything around you is shaking—your job, your health, the economy, or your relationships—the natural response is to frantically grab the controls.
This verse offers a monumental truth: you are a citizen of a "kingdom that cannot be shaken." Everything in this earthly life is temporary and subject to change, decay, and collapse.
But the spiritual reality you have been given in Christ—His sovereignty, His promises, and your salvation—is eternally and utterly stable.
To find peace and release control, you must shift your focus. Instead of obsessing over the shaky things you can't fix, focus on the unshakable things that God has secured.
When you rest in the stability of His unmoving Kingdom, you can release the need to manage the chaos around you. This leads to the only healthy response: thankfulness and peaceful worship.
Reflective Question
What area of your life feels most "shaken" right now? How can you consciously shift your attention from that temporary shaking to the reality of God's unshakable Kingdom?
Prayer
Almighty God, I confess I get distracted by the shaky circumstances of life. Thank You for the incredible promise that I belong to a Kingdom that cannot be moved.
Help me to let go of the control I cling to. Today, I choose to be thankful and worship You, resting in the absolute stability of Your power and presence. Amen.
