The foolish man built his house upon the sand (Matthew 7:26). This biblical wisdom has real world practicality. In 2010, Chile had an earthquake registering a magnitude of 8.8. Japan’s 2011 quake/tsunami combo was a whopping 9.0 on the seismic scale.

Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken.

Hebrews 12:28

As much as architects work to create structures that can endure earthquakes, one of the simplest principles still stands – you must build on a firm foundation. All else is sinking sand. The author of today’s passage knew the difference between things that could be shaken and those that could not. In verse 27, he speaks of how the Almighty Father will shake the heavens and Earth to remove “things that have been made” – cars, houses, money, fame. What remains will be the kingdom of God.

Praise the Lord, for His kingdom cannot be shaken. When national policies change, and you wonder how you will fare when new laws are put into place, take heart. God and His purposes remain unchanged. Pray for stability in America – and wisdom for your leaders – in these uncertain times. Then give thanks for your citizenship in the unshakable kingdom of your Lord.

Recommended Reading: Matthew 7:24-29