The Bible tells us that there will be a removal of those things which can be shaken, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. (Heb 12:27)
Foundations are shaking. We must plant our feet firmly on the Rock so that we do not shake with it. But even as I type that we know many will shake.
This past week as I was in Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention, the foundations of the Republican Party were shaken. The GOP Platform, previously known to be conservative, was changed significantly. It was gutted (in my opinion) removing the specific language of pro-life, 2nd amendment rights and marriage between a man and a woman to vague language to appeal to the masses. The Republican Party took a huge step toward ambiguity. More egregious was that delegates in attendance, who should have been able to vote against this Uni-Partyish Platform, were threatened if they didn’t vote it in. Despite the threats made to the delegates, in at least ten states many courageous delegates voted “NO” when given the opportunity. But it wasn’t enough to vote down the newly created Platform.
In meetings that followed I heard RNC Chair, Michael Whatley lie repeatedly as he referred to the new Platform as an amazing prolife platform. That is a lie. Sadly, few will ever do the research to determine if what he said is true. Or what other so called, “trusted leaders” say is true. We stupidly follow like sheeple—to our own detriment. When we do that is on us.
But politics is not the only place where foundations are being shaken. Recently within the Church mega church pastors such as Tony Evans, Mike Bickle, Robert Morris, Pete Wilson and Perry Noble (the last three all from Texas) have all stepped down due to accusations of inappropriate behavior. It is just the tip of the iceberg of ministers/ministries being called into account. Note, I am making no judgment as to the accuracy of any of the accusations made. Only that it clearly shows us that there is a shaking underway. And there’s more…
In China this past week, president Xi Jiping, suffered a stroke. Rumors have leaked that the Chinese Communist Party is in now “chaos.” While in the U.S. similar chaos ensues as Biden is forced to step down and replaced with….who? Not to mention the assassination attempt against Trump, that looks more and more like an inside job with each passing day. There are two elements taking place. Natural and spiritual. In the natural a controlled orchestrated chaos by those attempting takeover. But this runs in direct conflict with the orchestrated spiritual chaos from the Lord as everything that can be shaken will and is being shaken. Our job is to hold fast.
Father, You told us this day would come in which everything that can be shaken would be. Steady our feet Lord to stand on the Rock so that we will not be tossed to and fro. We declare we will not be double-minded or unstable. We ask for and will possess Your wisdom for You said if we ask for wisdom we will receive it. Give us insight to know who is trustworthy and those who are not. To know what road to take, when to hold fast, and when to move. May we be diligent and make certain Your calling. We determine and choose to wrap ourselves in diligence, moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love. That’s not easy Lord, so help us. For You said as we apply these qualities we will not be blind or short-sighted and we will not stumble. Help us to keep these things in focus as we keep our eyes on You.
As we watch those in leadership continue to fall and be removed, we pray for those who will fill their shoes to be those who will reverence You. Where the world has put their trust in leaders and systems that are beginning to crumble, we keep You as our firm foundation and declare that over our families. May our faith and trust in You not be shaken.
For You establish the mountains and the world by Your strength. You still the roaring of the seas and waves and the tumult of the people, so that all who dwell in the ends of the earth stand in awe of Your signs. You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy. You visit the earth and cause it to overflow. You have prepared the Earth and Your people for this coming hour.
Heb 12:27, Jas 1:7, Prov 2:6, I Pet 1:6-9, Jer 65:6-9