Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, by which we offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe;” vs. 28
Hebrews 12:25-29
The writer of Hebrews goes to great pains to make connections for his readers between what happened in Jesus and the stories of God’s interactions with Israel. Because most of us have rather sketchy knowledge of the Old Testament passages, he refers to, some parts of Hebrews are hard to decipher. In this section the writer is making connections between the shaking of Mount Sinai and the much-anticipated quaking that is to come as a part of the last days. While we probably don’t even think like this anymore, there is a word of promise here that is worth hanging on to. Those who are in Christ, those who dwell in the peaceable kingdom, have nothing to fear. Our future is secure! And because we have that hope, all that is expected of us is deep thanksgiving, which will obviously include heartfelt worship and praise. Sometimes we might wonder why we should go to church, because there are times when it seems boring or inconvenient. But the early Christians don’t seem to have wondered why. For them it was the very best way to offer God thanks for a beautiful and a guaranteed future! And so, it is for us! Even in those times when it doesn’t seem very likely.
Thought for the Way: Is my future shaky or secure?
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